Dubai heeft op Nieuwjaarsdag de belasting op alcohol voor één jaar geschrapt. Door bier, wijn en sterke drank goedkoper te maken, wil Dubai aantrekkelijk blijven voor toeristen en expats. Het emiraat krijgt namelijk steeds meer concurrentie van andere landen in de regio.  ( 3 min )

Onze economie vertoonde in het derde kwartaal een lichte krimp en ook voor het vierde kwartaal en de eerste drie maanden van dit jaar wordt een min verwacht, zo voorspelde De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) onlangs nog. Maar we kunnen wel tegen een stootje, zeggen economen tegen NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

Onze economie vertoonde in het derde kwartaal een lichte krimp en ook voor het vierde kwartaal en de eerste drie maanden van dit jaar wordt een min verwacht, zo voorspelde De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) onlangs nog. Maar we kunnen wel tegen een stootje, zeggen economen tegen NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

Medtronic is dividend aristocrat, with 45 straight years of payout increases. But shares in the company, a top maker of medical devices, haven’t been regal performers.  ( 22 min )

The European companies are being punished for their ESG investments, one strategist says.  ( 22 min )

Capital gains taxes on real estate and property can be reduced when you sell your home, up to certain tax limits, if you meet the requirements.  ( 33 min )

Whether you're a saver or a financial advisor who wants to give clients a leg up, these 8 tips are essential for financial planning.  ( 18 min )

A master brand is a specific overarching brand name that serves as the main anchoring point on which all underlying products are based.  ( 15 min )

An Ishikawa diagram is a diagram that shows the causes of an event and is often used in manufacturing and product development.  ( 17 min )

The invisible hand is a metaphor for how, in a free market economy, self-interested individuals can promote the general benefit of society at large.  ( 19 min )

Capital gains taxes on real estate and property can be reduced when you sell your home, up to certain tax limits, if you meet the requirements.  ( 33 min )

Whether you're a saver or a financial advisor who wants to give clients a leg up, these 8 tips are essential for financial planning.  ( 18 min )

Qualified distributions from a Roth IRA are tax-free, but there are some scenarios in which withdrawing money could result in a tax penalty.  ( 18 min )

Contributions to a traditional IRA can reduce your adjusted gross income (AGI), but Roth IRA contributions do not.  ( 22 min )

Commercial paper is a short-term, unsecured debt instrument issued by corporations typically for the financing of short-term liabilities.  ( 20 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The yen started 2023 with modest gains Monday as traders weighed the risk of further technical strength amid thin holiday trading.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaTesla Kicks Off New Year in China by Extending Incentive OffersPhilippines Restores Air Traffic Control After Power OutageThe Japanese currency climbed as much as 0.3% to 130.77 per dollar in early Tokyo trading.  ( 45 min )

The Labor Department reported 263,000 new jobs in November, while the U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%.  ( 27 min )

A federal judge has set a date for the first pre-trial hearing between Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission.  ( 45 min )

The king of cryptocurrencies started the new year as it ended 2022.  ( 10 min )

Electric vehicle maker Tesla has had a nightmarish year on the stock market.  ( 17 min )

Investing doesn't have to be hard and it can make you rich if you have the right mindset.  ( 13 min )

The owner of the Hartford Building in San Francisco, the home of Twitter HQ, is suing the social media company for failing to pay $136,250 in rent.  ( 44 min )

Some miners have held onto the bitcoin they mined, opting instead to finance operations with debt and other capital, which works really well – until it doesn’t.  ( 48 min )

Tesla typically reports quarterly deliveries on the second day of a new quarter.  ( 21 min )

NIO, Li, and XPend delivered a combined 48,340 vehicles in December, up about 19% year over year.  ( 21 min )

With PepsiCo at the top of the pile, these are the 10 largest beverage companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 17 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

Some companies are asking new hires to customize their compensation with different mixes of salary and equity.  ( 20 min )

The Horrible Year, 2022, is behind us now, fading into the rear-view mirror of memory and good riddance. Markets fell hard over the past 12 months, with a 19% drop in the S&P 500 and a 33% collapse in the tech-oriented NASDAQ. But the indexes are averages – and the losses, however broad-based, don’t mean that every individual stock is facing hard times or further losses ahead. We can get a handle on those stocks with solid prospects, but we’ll need a tool to sort through the accumulated reams of  ( 49 min )

I'm constantly losing money on stock and cryptocurrency investments. And I paid for the advice that has given me the information that I've used to do this. For example, I was told to buy SoFi and lost money the whole … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I'm Losing Money on Investments. How Can My Advisor Let This Happen? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

You can avoid capital gains taxes by investing long-term, taking advantage of tax-deferred retirement plans and offsetting gains.  ( 48 min )

Interest rates are on the rise. The Federal Reserve approved its first interest rate hike since late 2018 on Wednesday — and there are likely six rises coming this year. While it's conventional wisdom that bond yields move opposite interest … Continue reading → The post 4 Moves to Make in Your Portfolio as Interest Rates Climb appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The windfall elimination provision (WEP) reduces Social Security benefits for certain employees who may be double-dipping on a pension.  ( 48 min )

You may not even realize its presence is lurking around every corner.  ( 50 min )

Get ready for 2023 with a bunch of charts and stats.  ( 50 min )

Your cash and stocks are covered by insurance. Digital currencies don't enjoy the same level of protection.  ( 26 min )

Startups had a dismal year in 2022, from plummeting investment to scarce public listings, and data point to a 2023 that could be even more difficult.  ( 25 min )

Businesses in China have to get their supply chains in order after a topsy-turvy time capped by an abrupt Covid-policy reversal—and withstand a wave of cases sweeping through employee ranks.  ( 25 min )

Oil prices have sunk to pre-war levels. They are unlikely to remain there  ( 47 min )

Just because this couch company has seen some hard times doesn't mean I'm just going to bail out. Right now, it is my 'option.'  ( 12 min )

A batch of employment data and minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting of 2022 will headline a short opening week of 2023 as Wall Street limps into a new year after its worst run since the Global Financial Crisis.  ( 50 min )

With interest rates rising sharply, momentum shifted in favor of defensive plays, while the energy sector rallied amid geopolitical strife.  ( 23 min )

The car industry has earmarked tens of billions for EV projects—much of it directed to the South—with more investment planned.  ( 26 min )

Many Americans who picked up investing during the pandemic are cooling on the hobby. Their loved ones say they won’t miss hearing about buzzy stocks and cryptocurrencies.  ( 25 min )

The measures now in effect are part of the government's plans to turn the country into a crypto hub.  ( 45 min )

Delta, the best managed of the U.S. airlines, is poised to experience significant earnings growth over the next two years.  ( 21 min )

Ceteris paribus, a Latin phrase meaning "all else being equal," helps isolate multiple independent variables affecting a dependent variable.  ( 23 min )

Wills and trusts are key for successful estate planning. Discover the differences between wills and trusts and how to use them to protect loved ones.  ( 25 min )

An annual exclusion is the amount of money that one person may transfer to another as a gift without incurring a gift tax or affecting the unified credit.  ( 15 min )

With PepsiCo at the top of the pile, these are the 10 largest beverage companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 17 min )

The Mumbai Interbank bid rate is the interest rate a bank participating in the Indian interbank market would be willing to pay to attract a deposit from another participant bank.  ( 14 min )

Vorig jaar zijn minder nieuwe personenauto's verkocht dan in 2021, melden brancheorganisaties BOVAG en RAI Vereniging en dataspecialist RDC zondag. In totaal zijn in 2022 ruim 312.000 auto's verkocht, 3,2 procent minder dan in het voorgaande jaar. Wagens van Kia waren het populairst.  ( 3 min )

In 2022 zijn minder nieuwe personenauto's verkocht dan in 2021, melden brancheorganisaties BOVAG en RAI Vereniging en dataspecialist RDC zondag. In totaal werden in het afgelopen jaar ruim 312.000 auto's verkocht, 3,2 procent minder dan in 2021. Auto's van Kia werden het meest verkocht.  ( 3 min )

De 48-jarige Wael Sawan is vanaf 1 januari de nieuwe topman van Shell en wordt daarmee de jongste CEO uit de geschiedenis van het energieconcern. De Libanese Canadees neemt de functie over van de Nederlander Ben van Beurden, die negen jaar aan het roer stond.  ( 3 min )

De feestdagen vielen in 2022 voor werknemers iets gunstiger dan het jaar daarvoor. Maar het kan nog beter. Deze Nieuwjaarsdag - een erkende feestdag - valt op een zondag en is dus voor de werkgever. Maar het eind van dit jaar wordt het echt feest.  ( 4 min )

De 48-jarige Wael Sawan is vanaf 1 januari de nieuwe topman van Shell en wordt daarmee de jongste CEO uit de geschiedenis van het energieconcern. De Libanese Canadees neemt de functie over van de Nederlander Ben van Beurden, die negen jaar aan het roer stond.  ( 3 min )

We hebben een financieel lastig jaar achter de rug. Misschien wil je daarom in 2023 wel slimmer met je geld omgaan. Maar waar begin je bij het opstellen van een financieel plan voor het nieuwe jaar?  ( 7 min )

The multiplier effect measures the impact that a change in investment will have on final economic output.  ( 22 min )

The circular flow model of economics shows how money moves through an economy in a constant loop from producers to consumers and back again.  ( 20 min )

With Apple topping the list, these are the 10 biggest technology companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )

A quick estate planning guide for high-net-worth individuals to help minimize taxes and costs.  ( 17 min )

German automaker Daimler AG is known for its line of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, but it is also the world's largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles.  ( 15 min )

Led by PetroChina Co. Ltd, these are the 10 biggest Chinese companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )

Market orders execute a trade immediately at the best available price, whereas a limit order only executes when the market trades at a certain price.  ( 21 min )

An externality is an economic term referring to a cost or benefit incurred or received by a third party who has no control over how that cost or benefit was created.  ( 21 min )

A bequest is an act of giving personal property or financial assets such as stocks, bonds, jewelry, and cash to an individual or organization through the provisions of a will or estate plan.  ( 13 min )

With Microsoft leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest software companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )

Effective management of your retirement will require being aware of when to expect your Social Security income and what changes to expect in 2023.  ( 23 min )

The real economic growth rate is a measure of economic growth that adjusts for inflation and is expressed as a percentage.  ( 17 min )

Accredited investors can invest money in the profitable world of private equity, private placements, venture capital, hedge funds, and equity crowdfunding.  ( 24 min )

Form 5329 is for individuals taking early distributions, or who owe excess-contribution or excess-accumulation penalties.  ( 17 min )

“We won’t exit this 'crypto winter’ in 2023, and probably not in 2024 either,” Marcus wrote in a year-end blog post.  ( 47 min )

In a world where governments and activist investors are calling for an energy transition and oil demand growth is set to slow, how should a rational oil CEO act?  ( 49 min )

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 27 min )

In 2017, business magnate Warren Buffett did something that’s somewhat unusual for him. He poured hundreds of millions of dollars into a real estate investment. Buffett has been dismissive of real estate investing in the past. He’s called it a “lousy investment” in part because real estate can be expensive to maintain. Real estate also often requires “sweat equity” or the physical effort needed to upgrade properties or simply keep them from falling into disrepair. Yet in 2017, Berkshire Hathaway  ( 48 min )

Genuine, consistent market-beating ability is extremely rare among stock-fund managers.  ( 25 min )

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 28 min )

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 23 min )

'I don’t feel that we can or should afford to pay 45% of our take home income towards housing when we have a baby on the way.'  ( 28 min )

The housing market went through the wringer in 2022 as rates surged and buyers were pushed out  ( 29 min )

Is a financial adviser needed if you feel overwhelmed about money?  ( 27 min )

A CD ladder is a savings strategy where you invest in several certificates of deposit with staggered maturities to take advantage of higher rates on longer-term CDs  ( 47 min )

Guyana’s oil industry is set for another big year in 2023, with Exxon and other oil companies aggressively exploring and developing  ( 49 min )

One of the top crypto traders and the pseudonymous strategist Rekt Capital recently shared his outlook on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). He laid out a timeline for Bitcoin’s next all-time high on his Twitter feed. “According to the Four-Year Cycle theory, a new BTC All Time High would occur at the soonest in Candle 4 (2024) & at the latest in the new Candle 1 (2025),” he said in the Twitter post. According to the Four Year Cycle theory, a new #BTC All Time High would occur at the soonest in Candle 4 (20  ( 46 min )

Meta this week confirmed it recently bought Luxexcel, a Dutch startup that specializes in augmented reality eyewear.  ( 45 min )

The fate of the U.S. consumer is weighing on the outlook for markets in 2023  ( 28 min )

'You don’t want to deprive yourself today or later on,' says one retirement researcher.  ( 25 min )

With Microsoft leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest software companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )

Investors get a chance to think about what will drive the market in 2023 after stocks posted the worst year since the 2008 financial crisis.  ( 25 min )

Under the terms of the settlement, Grubhub will pay affected customers in the DC area a total of $2.7 million.  ( 45 min )

Every ambitious market participant must consider two major issues if they wish to improve their process.  ( 16 min )

Crypto holders had a rough ride in 2022 and returns became a competition for the "least bad" losses.  ( 49 min )

While someone with excellent credit might pay an average of around 11% for a personal loan, those with poor credit could pay 28% or more.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Valkyrie Investments is out with a proposal for a much larger rival product: to become the new sponsor and manager of the crypto industry’s largest fund, the Grayscale Bitcoin trust.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaTesla Kicks Off New Year in China by Extending Incentive OffersProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperThe Nashville, Tennessee-based asset  ( 46 min )

Oil and gas companies are have raised their budgets for more spending in 2023.  ( 12 min )

Generally, when you save for retirement, your goal should be not to touch the money until you are actually retired. Sometimes, though, life gets in the way and you need to dip into your retirement savings a bit earlier than … Continue reading → The post 4 Lucrative Loopholes That Can Get You Early Access to Retirement Funds appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Retirees don't accurately understand their risks in retirement, according to a recent analysis from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. The brief, authored by Wenliang Hou, finds a disconnect between how retirees rank perceived risks and their objective … Continue reading → The post Retirees Don't Know Their No. 1 Retirement Risk: Advisors Can Help appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

A trust can hold many different assets, including your individual retirement account (IRA). Doing so can have benefits for you and your heirs, but it's important to structure the trust properly. We'll discuss how a trust works and what you … Continue reading → The post Can Your IRA be Placed in a Trust? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

In 2022 the S&P 500 had its worst annual first-half in five decades. With the tailwinds that buoyed global economies during the pandemic recovery gone, those who are saving for retirement should take several steps to weather the drop-off … Continue reading → The post Is the Bull Market Coming to an End? What Retirement Savers Should Do to Prepare appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

While inflation and market volatility loom over the U.S. economy, a new survey by Principal Financial Group shows that 59% of respondents plan to save more than $20,000 for retirement this year alone. Let's break down what the survey says … Continue reading → The post 6 Tips Americans Follow to Maximize Retirement Savings: Are You Keeping Pace? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Why not get 2023 rolling with these life-changing household finance moves?  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. shares have fallen so far, so fast that some individual investors are piling in, seeing a chance to pick up what was once Wall Street’s highest flying stock on the cheap. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperTrump Tax Returns Show How Write-Offs Shrank What He Owed to IRSGreta Thunberg Trolls Andrew Tate on Tw  ( 48 min )

Turns out wealth isn't always health.  ( 48 min )

The trading firm took big gambles, winning some and losing plenty. Mr. Bankman-Fried remained deeply involved even after stepping down as CEO. There was a “complete lack of a risk-management framework that they could articulate in any meaningful way,” said one potential partner.  ( 26 min )

Thanks to their exceptionally high distribution yields, these vehicles are attractive candidates for income-oriented investors.  ( 25 min )

Some thoughts on the year and years behind and ahead.  ( 49 min )

Roths make more sense than traditional 401(k)s if you expect your tax rate to be higher in retirement than it is currently.  ( 22 min )

Returns released by a House committee show provisions of the tax code that were used while Donald Trump was in the White House.  ( 25 min )

Jeff Gennette says the retailer has made progress to diversify staff and suppliers, but struggles to hold on to diverse middle managers.  ( 22 min )

We all pay taxes. So why not get some of that money back?  ( 48 min )

But it has been an eventful 12 months and it doesn't seem like that's going to slow down anytime soon.  ( 19 min )

A shortage of drivers is hurting business, while rising fuel and car-maintenance costs have made the job less appealing over the past year.  ( 28 min )

The S&P 500 finishes with just one record close, the lowest tally since 2012.  ( 25 min )

Europe’s energy-squeezed winter has sent power operators and businesses into high alert for blackout risks, heightened by Russia’s war in Ukraine.  ( 22 min )

According to Bloomberg, NLRB's Tampa regional director filed a complaint against the automaker in September for breaking the law when it told employees not to discuss their pay with other people and not to talk about the termination of another employee.  ( 45 min )

There were few places for investors to hide in this year’s bloodbath, but those exposed to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index undoubtedly had it the worst.  ( 22 min )

Shares of the telecommunications giant have been hit this year by a slowdown in its best business—broadband, or high-speed internet access—while cable TV customers are cutting the cord in increasing numbers.  ( 21 min )

Berkshire deserves strong consideration in investor portfolios.  ( 22 min )

From pizza robots to the crypto meltdown, the long bubble has shown us the hilarious, the regrettable, and the unexpectedly triumphant.  ( 25 min )

For a growing number of professionals, the days of unpaid overtime and working through weekends are in the past. Firms add people to finish projects, close for holidays and take other steps.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Twitter Inc. was sued for failing to pay $136,250 in rent for its office space in San Francisco.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailAs Roads Split in 2022 Stocks, One Trade Made All the DifferenceThe landlord, Columbia Reit - 650 California LLC, says it noti  ( 45 min )

The U.S. Oil exchange-traded fund had a blowout year. But its secret is right there on its website: it invests not in oil prices but in oil futures. And that makes all the difference.  ( 22 min )

Fidelity, which was among the group of outside investors that helped Elon Musk finance his $44 billion takeover of Twitter, has slashed the value of its stake in Twitter by 56%. The recalculation comes as Twitter navigates a number of challenges, most the result of chaotic management decisions -- including an exodus of advertisers from the network. Fidelity's Blue Chip Growth Fund stake in Twitter was valued at around $8.63 million as of November, according to a monthly disclosure and Fidelity Contrafund notice first reported today by Axios.  ( 47 min )

The share price of Bed Bath & Beyond reportedly dipped following the company revealing correspondence pertaining to its 2021 annual report that it had with the SEC.  ( 47 min )

Yields are up on a range of attractive investments—and many beat inflation. 12 ways to cash in.  ( 23 min )

The Securities Commission of the Bahamas says it is awaiting guidance from a local court on what to do with assets seized from FTX Digital Markets.  ( 26 min )

Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 26 min )

If the economy stays robust in 2023, the Fed will make good on its threat of boosting rates above Wall Street’s expectations. That would be more bad news for stocks.  ( 22 min )

With mere hours left in the new year, things between Acacia Research and its former chief executive have apparently gotten dirty.  ( 24 min )

Energy, consumer staples, and healthcare stocks could continue to outperform. What you need to know.  ( 22 min )

Stocks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Micron Technology, and Warner Bros. Discovery all tanked. Some on Wall Street think 2023 will be a lot better.  ( 22 min )

Er is dit jaar voor een recordbedrag aan vuurwerk gekocht. Volgens de Belangenvereniging Pyrotechniek Nederland (BPN) hebben vuurwerkhandelaren een omzet van 110 miljoen euro gedraaid.  ( 4 min )

Op Oudejaarsavond wint iemand in Nederland 30 miljoen euro. Of twee mensen 15 miljoen euro, als de hoofdprijs van de Staatsloterij op twee halve loten valt. Als je automatisch meespeelt, wordt het gigabedrag 'gewoon' op je rekening gestort. Met een papieren lot moet je eerst even langs het kantoor. En dan ben je ineens geen gewone sterveling meer, maar een vermogensbeheerder.  ( 5 min )

Tegenwoordig worden besluiten over het al dan niet opendraaien van de oliekraan vaak genomen op basis van vergaderingen van OPEC+, waar dat eerder altijd 'gewoon' OPEC was. Die plus staat voor een groep landen die wel aan tafel zit, maar geen volwaardig lid is van de organisatie van olie-exporterende landen. "De plus is de facto Rusland", zegt energie-expert Jilles van den Beukel.  ( 4 min )

Niet alleen de boodschappen worden duurder, ook de zorgkosten stijgen. En dat kan een aanleiding zijn om ook naar je aanvullende verzekering te kijken. Waar moet je op letten?  ( 7 min )

Barriers to entry are the costs or other obstacles that prevent new competitors from easily entering an industry or area of business.  ( 23 min )

The top Pfizer shareholders are Frank A. D'amelio, Mikael Dolsten, Albert Bourla, Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street.  ( 17 min )

S&P 500 stocks paid $565 billion in 2022, up 10% from 2021  ( 12 min )

Even if you don't have a 9-to-5 job—or any paid job—there are a number of good options for investing toward your retirement.  ( 19 min )

The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) is a variation of the consumer price index. It measures price changes for hourly or clerical workers.  ( 18 min )

An inferior good is a good whose demand drops when people's incomes rise; "inferior" indicates affordability, not quality.  ( 19 min )

Discover why you don't have to worry about a volatile market's impact on your simplified employee pension plan. Learn to use your SEP to navigate the markets.  ( 16 min )

Future value (FV) is the value of a current asset at a future date based on an assumed rate of growth over time.  ( 22 min )

In hard times companies may stop matching your 401(k) contribution, but there are ways to offset the hit.  ( 16 min )

First-in, first-out (FIFO) is a valuation method in which the assets produced or acquired first are sold, used, or disposed of first.  ( 22 min )

Get the timing right and you’ll be able to maximize the tax benefits of a Roth IRA. Get it wrong and you may be better off investing elsewhere.  ( 18 min )

Whichever type of retirement account you choose, these simple strategies will help you build a bigger nest egg for your future.  ( 22 min )

Roth IRAs and 457 retirement plans offer different tax advantages, and you may be eligible to contribute to both.  ( 20 min )

Defined-benefit plans are a thing of the past for most private-sector workers, but there are other ways to shore up your retirement.  ( 16 min )

The 30-year mortgage average rose again, building a week-long climb that has taken the average well into 7% territory.  ( 12 min )

SIMPLE IRAs and traditional IRAs are retirement savings vehicles that differ in their early distribution penalties and in who can participate in each type of plan.  ( 17 min )

Free enterprise is an economic system where few restrictions are placed on business activities and ownership in terms of trade and government intervention.  ( 20 min )

The American Opportunity Tax Credit offsets up to $2,500 of annual expenses that college students pay for tuition, school fees, and books.  ( 20 min )

Amgen produces relatively few drugs, but that doesn't mean it's any less essential or profitable.  ( 14 min )

Don't let high health care expenses derail your retirement plans.  ( 18 min )

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act changed the rules for some tax credits to combat identity theft and fraud.  ( 20 min )

A tax refund is a state or federal reimbursement to a taxpayer who overpaid their taxes, often by having too much withheld from their paychecks.  ( 19 min )

Lean Six Sigma is a team-focused managerial approach that seeks to improve performance by eliminating waste and defects.  ( 19 min )

Marginal rate of substitution (MRS) is the willingness of a consumer to replace one good for another, as long as the new good is equally satisfying.  ( 18 min )

Web 2.0 describes the current state of the internet, which has more user-generated content and end-user functionality than its earlier incarnation.  ( 19 min )

A global economic slowdown will reduce the demand for copper, sending prices lower.  ( 22 min )

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Ramp-up of EPYC production and sales momentum for graphics chips are big positives. Also, Wall Street views on Murphy Oil, General Motors, Acuity Brands, and CarMax.  ( 22 min )

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Tesla allegedly ran afoul of the law when management told Florida employees not to complain to managers about work or discuss things like pay or hiring.  ( 24 min )

Real estate experts say the housing market will be less ferociously competitive next year, but it's still vital to plan ahead.  ( 47 min )

The top Pfizer shareholders are Frank A. D'amelio, Mikael Dolsten, Albert Bourla, Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street.  ( 17 min )

Generac and Rivian Automotive were two bottom performing stocks this year.  ( 21 min )

The FTX founder and former CEO will reportedly enter a not guilty plea to eight charges of fraud from U.S. authorities.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The worst year for equity bulls since 2008 will also be remembered as one when the predominant investment strategies veered from one another by the most in two decades.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesAs Roads Split in 2022 Stocks, One Trade Made All the DifferenceOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Tr  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cathie Wood’s worst-ever year wasn’t even over before the clouds started to gather for 2023.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionTrump Tax Returns Show How Write-Offs Shrank What He Owed to IRSOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailGreta Thunberg Trolls Andrew Tate on Twitter After ArrestUS Weighs Sending Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Bolster UkraineFor the past few weeks, Wall Street has been slashing earnings expe  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Merck & Co. notched its best yearly gain in more than two decades, making it the top-performing drugmaker in the S&P 500 in 2022 as investors rewarded the company for strong earnings and upbeat clinical trial data.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailAs Roads  ( 45 min )

U.S. stocks polished off their worst year since 2008 with a loss on Friday, bringing the year-to-date decline for the S&P 500 to 19.4%, its largest...  ( 23 min )

Cody Willard gets out his crystal ball and sees plenty of good news ahead.  ( 26 min )

Brian Demain of Janus Henderson makes the case for ON Semiconductor, TE Connectivity, and other stocks with a long runway and limited downside risk.  ( 22 min )

Chen and Sun replace Carsten Breitfeld and Edwin Goh on the board.  ( 14 min )

The S&P 500 is on target to post its worst annual performance since 2008, while energy sector posts record year  ( 46 min )

Treasury yields edge higher in a holiday-shortened session Friday, capping a brutal, record-breaking bond market selloff in 2022.  ( 25 min )

The self-described business genius seems to declare business losses year after year.  ( 48 min )

The U.S. dollar's status as one of the few dependable safe havens for investors during this year's markets mayhem started to erode during the fourth quarter,...  ( 25 min )

Bitcoin miners had a rough 2022, showing “how to not build a mining business,” However, industry experts don’t see 2023 as any better, unless markets improve significantly.  ( 51 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US interest-rate strategists mostly expect that Treasuries will extend their recent rally, dragging yields lower and steepening the curve in the second half of 2023 so long as labor market conditions soften and inflation ebbs.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionTrump Tax Returns Show How Write-Offs Shrank What He Owed to IRSGreta Thunberg Trolls Andrew Tate on Twitter After ArrestOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit  ( 49 min )

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Some investors consider coal stocks dead from a long-term perspective. This is far from true.  ( 21 min )

Real estate was one of the worst-performing sectors in 2022, as rising interest rates and low demand pummeled both residential and commercial real estate investment trusts (REITs). The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF has declined by 27.8% year to date. In comparison, the benchmark S&P 500 index is down only 19.7% in 2022. The growing concerns regarding an impending recession along with the Federal Reserve’s reiterated hawkish stance will likely keep the real estate sector under pressure in th  ( 48 min )

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As housing prices tumble across the country, institutional investors that had snapped up properties during a pandemic-induced increase in rental rates are now unloading their properties. Nationally, profit margins on median-priced single-family homes and condo sales across the U.S. decreased from 57.6% in the second quarter to 54.6% in the third quarter as home prices declined for the first time in nearly three years, according to ATTOM’s recently released 2022 U.S. Home Sales Report. Meanwhile,  ( 47 min )

Despite a brutal year, the trend is still not a friend for the bulls. Here's how the charts look going into 2023.  ( 12 min )

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U.S. stocks trade lower Friday afternoon, on track for their worst annual losses since 2008, as tax-loss harvesting along with anxieties about the outlook...  ( 26 min )

The stocks of Verizon Communications Inc. Intel Corp. and Dow Inc. are the biggest “dogs” of the Dow Jones Industrial Average as 2022 comes to an end. A Wall...  ( 23 min )

Evaluating relative strength is important when determining which stocks to buy. Relative strength shows which sectors or individual issues are outperforming market peers. In general, 2022 was a terrible year for the stock market, and with rising interest rates and recessionary fears, most real estate investment trusts (REITs) did not fare well. But some pockets of relative strength are beginning to emerge among the universe of REITs, and income investors who are looking ahead to 2023 would be wi  ( 48 min )

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) continue to weaken, with a number of them hitting new 12-month lows. These reflect the negative effects on the market of the higher interest rates that the Federal Reserve is pursuing. Other factors are at work, but this is a rate-sensitive group and they’re feeling the pain. Here are three New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)-traded REITs making the new lows lists lately: Clipper Realty Inc. (NYSE: CLPR) is a diversified real estate investment trust focused entir  ( 47 min )

The Treasury Department and the IRS issued some new guidelines on the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) EV tax credit, and for the time being it is bringing foreign automakers some good news ahead of the new year.  ( 48 min )

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE: ACRE) is a mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) now going for just 78% of book value. The Atlanta-based mREIT’s market capitalization comes to $586 million, a relatively small figure for a New York Stock Exchange-listed real estate investment trust. Funds from operations (FFO) are up by 115% this year and the past five-year FFO results increased by 9.3%. Bank of America Securities issued a Buy on Ares in October with a price target of $13. The mR  ( 47 min )

If you have $100,000 to invest, you have many options to consider. We break down how to invest $100,000 to earn returns for your future goals.  ( 53 min )

Noted growth investor Cathie Wood is doubling down on Coinbase, despite lingering concerns over crypto winter. ARK Invest made its largest investment in the cryptocurrency exchange's stock since Dec. 14 on Thursday, adding about $5.5 million of the shares, based on closing prices. "The Hash" hosts discuss what to make of Wood buying the dip and her ongoing bitcoin conviction.  ( 45 min )

'I do not have a 401(k) at work.'  ( 26 min )

Tesla's stock may be a planetary play for some, but not for all.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc. have rocketed higher in for three-straight sessions, toward a more-than 8-fold gain, since the biopharmaceutical company...  ( 23 min )

The U.S. Treasury Department will now allow electric vehicles that are leased to qualify starting Jan. 1 for up to $7,500 in clean vehicle tax credits.  ( 25 min )

Former President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, paid $0 in income taxes for 2020.  ( 27 min )

Amazon stock is down 50% so far on the year. The stock must hold key support.  ( 11 min )

Cathie Wood has had a rough year, but in keeping with her reputation as a 'true believer', she's seizing the opportunity to buy more shares in one of her...  ( 24 min )

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Apple has formed a massive double-top pattern. Here's why a failing AAPL could mark the beginning of the end this market malaise.  ( 12 min )

The IRS raised retirement savings limits for 2023, but few people ever even reach them. Here's how you can change that to grow your money tax-free.  ( 50 min )

Qualcomm stock is one of the worst to own in January  ( 46 min )

China’s securities regulator said two Nasdaq-listed online brokers violated its domestic laws by allowing customers on the mainland to make cross-border trades.  ( 23 min )

Individual investors have braved the 2022 market selloff to buy shares of technology companies. So far, it hasn’t paid off. Many of the most popular buys among individuals this year have been [tech and growth stocks such as Tesla, Apple and Nvidia](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news  ( 24 min )

Valuations for the most expensive big tech stocks finally fell to more reasonable levels.  ( 27 min )

Baby Boomers' net worth has creeped into the millions. They're expected to pass on trillions to the next generation, but they might need these expert tips to protect it.  ( 48 min )

Even as the tech sector stumbled, Supermicro surged.  ( 16 min )

Markets saw a general decline in 2022 – but few market segments were hit as hard as crypto, with the leading currency, bitcoin, down by 64% this year. But just because bitcoin is down doesn’t mean that investors can’t still make money on crypto. This fact should bring our attention to crypto miners, companies that buy and maintain the extensive computer servers needed to keep up the blockchain calculations that support crypto production. They make their money by selling some of the bitcoin they  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The boom in stock market options shows no sign of let up, as the number of traded US contracts surpassed the 10-billion mark in 2022 for the first time ever, playing a role in the biggest equity rout in over a decade Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailAs Ro  ( 46 min )

Home prices have nearly doubled in the last 10 years – and that could mean you owe some serious taxes if you are selling your home. After bottoming out around $259,000 in 2011, the average sale price of a house … Continue reading → The post How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Putting away $4 million for retirement is a great accomplishment. However, you're likely wondering how much interest $4 million earns per year. Predicting how much interest your nest egg earns will help you decide if it's enough to support your … Continue reading → The post How Much Interest Does $4 Million Earn Per Year? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Are you on the upper rungs of the class ladder?  ( 48 min )

New Year's Day falls on a Sunday. Here's what that means for U.S. stock-market trading hours.  ( 24 min )

Li Auto expects to report December deliveries of more than 20,000 electric vehicles, or more than 33% above November's record.  ( 24 min )

Funneling money into a tax-advantaged account, such as an IRA or a 401(k) is a must if you're banking on enjoying a comfortable retirement. These kinds of accounts offer a much higher rate of growth compared to a regular savings … Continue reading → The post 2023 Retirement Contribution Limits appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

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We spoke with five wealth advisors to learn what they’re telling clients to do to prepare for 2023.  ( 48 min )

Recession fears may call the tune for the stock market as the calendar flips to 2023.  ( 26 min )

As interest rates rise and stocks tumble, an old favorite --- certificates of deposit --- is making a comeback.  ( 26 min )

Russian crude is increasingly heading east to China and India, while Middle East producers are trying to sell more oil to premium-paying Europe.  ( 27 min )

Thinking about an investment property? You might want to think again.  ( 49 min )

Elon Musk's attention has been spread thin since buying Twitter in October, and Wall Street analysts continue to encourage the CEO to turn his focus back to Tesla and its waning stock.  ( 47 min )

A restaurant-industry group reportedly sued some California state officials, alleging they plan to illegally implement a new law that would set minimum hourly wages for fast-food workers. The California law would set a minimum wage for the state's estimated half-million fast-food workers at as high as $22 an hour. That minimum would then increase annually based on inflation. Currently, California's minimum wage is $15 an hour, Wall Street Journal reported, and is set to rise to $15.50 in 2023. C  ( 45 min )

Eli Lilly's 415-acre Concord project is expected to house a five-building campus with manufacturing, logistics, a quality-control lab and central utilities plant.  ( 15 min )

Being patient doesn't always pay off.  ( 47 min )

The token that is linked to the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is living a real nightmare.  ( 11 min )

Southwest Airlines is returning to a regular schedule on Friday, while Merck's antiviral drug Molnupiravir is approved for emergency use by China's top drug regulator.  ( 22 min )

No matter how you slice it, 2022 has not been a good year for the stock markets – and the year ahead isn’t looking so great, either. Headwinds that are sure to buffet the markets with varying strength over the coming months include persistently high inflation, continued rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. These may be partially offset by a gradual reopening of the Chinese economy, as Beijing pulls back from its zero-COVID policies. Uncertainty is the only constan  ( 50 min )

The enterprise-software specialist is known to be the largest company holding bitcoins.  ( 11 min )

While the stock has performed poorly, Bank of America's fundamentals have improved in a way that can no longer be ignored.  ( 21 min )

Shares are trading too cheaply for the company's current valuation.  ( 22 min )

Walt Disney tops the list of investor Jon Boyar’s selections, The others are Liberty Braves Group, Uber Technologies, Markel, Watsco, and LabCorp.  ( 22 min )

Concerns over the security of assets in FTX custody prompted the Bahamian regulator to step in, a statement says.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks declined along with US equity futures on the final trading day of 2022, closing out the worst year in more than a decade for global equities and bonds.Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidBritain’s Youngest Workers Are Too Sick to WorkOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailWall Street’s Top Stars Got Blindsided by 2022 Market CollapseItaly Says Covid Cases on China Arrivals Are OmicronTechnology  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- More tech tantrums. China’s Covid surge. And above all, no central banks riding to the rescue if things go wrong. Reeling from a record $18 trillion wipeout, global stocks must surmount all these hurdles and more if they are to escape a second straight year in the red. Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailBritain’s Youngest Workers Are Too Sick to WorkUS Weighs Sending Brad  ( 47 min )

From a macro perspective, 2022 didn't offer investors much to clink champagne glasses over.  ( 22 min )

ARK's Fintech Innovation ETF adds 158,000 shares of COIN to its holdings as stock hits an all-time low.  ( 45 min )

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In the worst year for stocks since the Great Recession, several big names are headed for their worst year on record with just one trading day left in 2022.  ( 26 min )

Je salaris valt in 2023 hoger uit. De winst zit 'm vooral in de arbeidskorting. Dit is een korting die je krijgt op de inkomstenbelasting. We leggen uit hoeveel je hier per maand ongeveer aan overhoudt.  ( 3 min )

De Amsterdamse beursindex AEX sluit het jaar 13,7 procent lager af dan een jaar eerder. De AEX eindigt 2022 op 689,01 punten, terwijl de index dit jaar nog boven de 800 punten begon. 2022 is daarmee het slechtste beursjaar voor de AEX sinds 2008, het jaar waarin de kredietcrisis begon.  ( 3 min )

Het aantal supermarkten dat de deuren opent op Nieuwjaarsdag is voor het eerst in jaren niet toegenomen, blijkt uit cijfers van Openingstijden.nl. Van de supers is 40 procent open op 1 januari, tegenover 46 procent vorig jaar.  ( 3 min )

Het aantal fietsdiefstallen is in 2022 bijna verdubbeld doordat we na lockdowns weer vaker onderweg zijn en fietsen onbeheerd achterlaten. Bij de ANWB, de grootste fietsverzekeraar van het land, steeg het aantal diefstallen van zesduizend in 2021 naar elfduizend dit jaar. Vooral dure e-bikes zijn populair. De ANWB gaat de premies daarom flink verhogen.  ( 4 min )

Steeds meer jongeren bieden vanwege de naderende helmplicht hun snorfiets te koop aan of ruilen die in voor een bromfiets, zeggen scooterdealers. Ook laten veel jongeren hun snorfiets omkeuren naar een bromfiets, waardoor die 45 kilometer per uur kan rijden en op de rijbaan mag.  ( 4 min )

Het aantal fietsdiefstallen is in 2022 bijna verdubbeld doordat we na lockdowns weer vaker onderweg zijn en fietsen onbeheerd achterlaten. Bij de ANWB, de grootste fietsverzekeraar van het land, steeg het aantal diefstallen van zesduizend in 2021 naar elfduizend dit jaar. Vooral dure e-bikes zijn populair. De ANWB gaat de premies daarom flink verhogen.  ( 4 min )

De consumentenorganisatie Vastelastenbond maakt zich grote zorgen over mogelijke woekerwinsten bij energieleveranciers, omdat die de gedaalde gasprijzen niet of pas laat doorberekenen aan klanten. Daardoor profiteren consumenten niet van de lagere inkoopkosten.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen in Spanje lagen in december 5,8 procent hoger dan in dezelfde maand vorig jaar, zo blijkt uit cijfers van het Spaanse statistiekbureau INE. Het is het laagste inflatiecijfer van het land sinds november 2021.  ( 3 min )

Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

De zorgpremies zijn al een tijdje bekend, maar het is afwachten of je als klant bij elke zorgaanbieder terechtkunt. Nog niet alle contracten tussen zorgaanbieders en zorgverzekeraars zijn rond. Hoe erg is dat? Kost dat jou als consument geld?  ( 6 min )

Maaltijdbezorger Thuisbezorgd.nl verwacht op Nieuwjaarsdag opnieuw topdrukte, mede omdat 1 januari 2023 op een zondag valt. Het bedrijf zet dan ook extra bezorgers in.  ( 2 min )

In de detailhandel werd in de maand november 5,5 procent meer omzet behaald dan in dezelfde periode een jaar eerder. Maar we kochten juist 4 procent minder spullen. De hogere omzet komt dus vooral door hogere prijzen, blijkt volgens statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Stijgende rentes hebben niet alleen de huizenmarkt op de kop gezet, maar ook de beurzen. Beleggers in techbedrijven, kledingmerken en Philips zagen koersen in een jaar tijd meer dan halveren. Energiebedrijven zoals Shell waren opvallende uitblinkers in 2022.  ( 8 min )

Je salaris valt in 2023 hoger uit. De winst zit 'm vooral in de arbeidskorting. Dit is een korting die je krijgt op de inkomstenbelasting. We leggen uit hoeveel je hier per maand ongeveer aan overhoudt.  ( 3 min )

Southwest's share rebound as cancellations decline drastically, while criticism from passengers, investors, analysts and lawmakers mounts as heat on company's CEO intensifies  ( 1 min )

A House committee investigating the former president is set to release more details of his returns on Friday.  ( 49 min )

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett broke with his practice of staying out of local politics to urge his hometown of Omaha to abandon its planned streetcar...  ( 24 min )

Wall Street bonuses percolate throughout the Bay Area economy, finding their way into restaurants, retailers and real estate brokerages, to name just a few.  ( 16 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- MicroStrategy Inc. shares touched the lowest level since August 2020 after the enterprise-software firm, better known in recent years as the largest corporate buyer of Bitcoin, disclosed its first ever sale of the token.Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidBritain’s Youngest Workers Are Too Sick to WorkOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailWall Street’s Top Stars Got Blindsided by 2022 Market CollapseItaly Says  ( 46 min )

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S&P 500 faces resistance at 4100 and finds support around 3700.  ( 27 min )

The taxes you owe on your 401(k) distributions at retirement depend on whether your funds are in a traditional 401(k) or a Roth 401(k).  ( 19 min )

How is Social Security calculated for divorced spouses? It depends on how much each spouse collected individually  ( 48 min )

The fallout from higher prices transformed the landscape for older Americans and those saving for their golden years.  ( 49 min )

Mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) are popular with investors seeking high-yielding dividends. But mREITs are not for everyone because they can be quite volatile. Over the past five years, several popular mREITs such as Annaly Capital Management Inc. (NYSE: NLY) and AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC) have produced negative total returns — even with double-digit dividend yields. Take a look at one mREIT that has not only grown its dividend but, even with a down year in 2022, also s  ( 48 min )

Investors will remember 2022 as a really tough year for Wall Street. Inflation, rising interest rates, a war in Ukraine and fears of a recession were pervasive across the headlines and ultimately brought all three major indices down into bear market territory. If you managed to break even or make a little bit of money this year, pat yourself on the back for doing a great job. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were hit particularly hard by the 2022 headwinds, but not all of them lost money. K  ( 49 min )

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. will be added to the Standard and Poor's 500 index when the stock begins trading as a stand-alone company on Jan. 4, 2023.  ( 14 min )

Wednesday, the FDA approved TG Therapeutics Inc's (NASDAQ: TGTX) Briumvi (ublituximab-xiiy) for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS). Briumvi is the first and only anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody approved for RMS that can be administered in a one-hour infusion following the starting dose. TG expects to launch Briumvi in the U.S. in 1Q23 commercially. HC Wainwright reiterates a Buy rating for the stock with a price target of $24, up from $19. The analyst writes that a faster infusion time co  ( 46 min )

Though the majority of publicly-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been recovering over the past two months, the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance combined with the macroeconomic uncertainties raise questions regarding their latest upswing. Following the slightly hotter-than-expected inflation data released earlier this month, the Federal Reserve will likely keep up its aggressive rate hikes in 2023, which might wipe out recent gains. This comes as Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated in  ( 48 min )

The fractional real estate investment platform Arrived Homes hit a major milestone this month – funding its 200th single-family home. The company has now funded 203 investment properties with a total value of more than $75 million. The homes were all funded by retail investors, who put up as little as $100 each to buy shares of the properties. Why would investors buy shares of single-family homes? Most of the properties funded on the platform are leased out to long-term tenants, who pay monthly  ( 47 min )

Donald and Melania Trump paid no taxes for 2020, reporting a loss of $4.8 million that year.  ( 24 min )

If you own a home or have been interested in buying one, you are aware of the sizeable U.S. residential real estate downturn. Sales numbers are dropping to their lowest rates since 2020, but interest rates continue to rise to around 6.5%. This scenario doesn’t mean investors should look to another option viewed as less volatile. Take real estate investment trusts (REITs), for example. REITs are not just a platform for investing in residential real estate, offering properties such as retail space  ( 48 min )

"It does seem like we're headed into a recession here in 2023," Musk said on the "All-In Podcast" last week.  ( 47 min )

The Gaithersburg biotech’s share price climbed more than 16% Thursday morning.  ( 15 min )

If you’re waiting for a housing market crash, or a correction in prices that will make your dream home more affordable, the data shows you’re not alone. Single-family home sales fell for the 10th straight month in November to less than 4.1 million — down 3.5% from the same time last year. Read also: Will Homeownership Soon Be A Thing Of The Past? The Strategy Millennials Are Using To Enter Real Estate Market This means more potential buyers are sitting out, likely waiting until interest rates (c  ( 47 min )

Business magnate Warren Buffett is widely regarded as one of the greatest investors of the modern-day world. His seemingly unmatched and consistent value-investing strategies have earned him the title of Oracle of Omaha. Many of his investing strategies are known, but there is one that is often overlooked yet incredibly important. It’s a lot more prevalent in the startup investing world — one customer can mean all the difference for a startup but not necessarily for public companies. What happen  ( 48 min )

Few Ph.D papers have been more influential than economist Eugene Fama’s 1965 thesis. Fama’s hypothesis helped spark a school of thought in finance that held that all efforts to beat the stock market over the long term were futile. Called the efficient market hypothesis, it maintains that all of the relevant information concerning a company’s prospects would already be known and “priced into” the stock. Individual investors might pick a stock they felt could yield outsized returns, and a few migh  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Germany and Poland pledged to stop buying Russian oil by the end of this year. Their plans to do so are starting to take shape.Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidBritain’s Youngest Workers Are Too Sick to WorkOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailWall Street’s Top Stars Got Blindsided by 2022 Market CollapseItaly Says Covid Cases on China Arrivals Are OmicronGermany, Europe’s top buyer of Russian crude until  ( 48 min )

EV stocks have been pummeled this year, but the long-term growth thesis is intact.  ( 27 min )

GE will ultimately break into three separate, independent, publicly traded companies. Next week Healthcare will be the first to be spun off.  ( 15 min )

Based on the agreement Elon Musk signed to help fund his Twitter purchase, he has experienced his first margin call because of Tesla's stock-price declines.  ( 22 min )

As first reported by EV blog Electrek, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent a letter to employees last night, thanking them for their hard work this year. However this year, in sort of a post script, Musk told employees, “don’t be too bothered by stock market craziness,” and that he still believes that long term, Tesla will be the most valuable company in the world.  ( 46 min )

U.S. stock index futures bounce back on Thursday after the Nasdaq nearly hit a 30-month low a day earlier as the market looked set to erase some of its...  ( 25 min )

The combination of rising dividends and simultaneous share buybacks can be powerful.  ( 12 min )

The last 12 months have seen a combination of volatile trading and a relentlessly downward trend in the stock market. The end result, in this last week of the year, is broad based losses – a 21% ytd drop in the S&P 500, and 35% in the NASDAQ – that have hurt investors and cut into portfolio returns. But even in a bearish year, investors can still find islands of opportunity. The key here is to recognize those stocks that are oversold, that have seen worse losses than they should have. These are  ( 50 min )

My children have inherited $5 million of stock from their father (whose estate has not yet been dispersed after 11 months) leaving them with a 30% or so loss of value over which they have had no control. Is there … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: My Kids Inherited $5 Million. How Should They Handle It? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

One of the biggest worries associated with retirement planning is making sure you have enough money tucked away. While some people might aim to save $1 million or even $2 million for the future, your goal might be to save … Continue reading → The post How Long Will $600,000 Last in Retirement? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Money can't buy you happiness, but what about working with a financial advisor?  ( 47 min )

And what it means for your ability to build wealth.  ( 48 min )

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U.S. stocks futures pointed to gains at Thursday's open as investors limp into the final two trading days of the year.  ( 47 min )

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Reuters Elon Musk Tells Employees Tesla Will Be 'Most Valuable Company On Earth' Long Term As He Rallies Support For Big Quarter-End Push Elon Musk gave a much-needed pep talk to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) employees through an email as the stock remains on track to close 2022 as the worst-performing mega-cap stock of the year. Musk gave out a rallying cry, calling employees to ramp up deliveries for the fourth quarter. "Please go all out for the next few days and volunteer to help deliver if at al  ( 49 min )

New financial-aid rules will erase penalties for giving money to a grandchild.  ( 27 min )

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Our call of the day is looking at Apple as the next possible victim of this bear market.  ( 28 min )

Despite huge losses in the first half of the year that crypto hasn't been able to rebound from, enthusiasts refuse to give up hope.  ( 49 min )

China looked further to tighten supervision over its battered online education sector. China's move indicated its lack of preparation to unshackle the private tutoring arena despite loosening curbs on tech giants, Bloomberg reports. Edtech companies plunged after the Ministry of Education published a new set of restrictions that limit the fees and operating times of private tutoring services for primary and middle school students. Also Read: Tencent Cuts Stake In This Chinese Edtech Firm Firms o  ( 45 min )

What to watch in markets on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  ( 47 min )

This risk-free pick may provide an equity-like return next year.  ( 9 min )

With all the economic uncertainty going on right now, young folks may be seeking some sort of control, experts say.  ( 49 min )

A Tesla bull tries to be a hero on the plunging stock price.  ( 46 min )

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE: LMT) company, filed a formal protest asking the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the U.S. Army's decision on the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) contract. Based on a thorough review of the information and feedback provided by the Army, Lockheed Martin Sikorsky is challenging the FLRAA decision. The company says that the data and discussions indicate that the proposals were not consistently evaluated. Also read: Lockheed Mart  ( 47 min )

Apple fell 3.1% on Wednesday to its lowest level in 18 months. Tesla shares are extending gains after the stock ended a seven-session losing streak.  ( 21 min )

With so much to worry about in 2023, car investors should just focus on cash flow.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors betting against Tesla Inc. are getting the big bonanza they have been waiting for, with the electric-vehicle maker set to record its worst annual performance on record. Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsUS to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From ChinaOne of World’s Most Crowded Citi  ( 46 min )

Tesla's chief executive officer Elon Musk, reportedly sent a rather motivational emali to employees on Wednesday.  ( 23 min )

The electric-vehicles maker has lost almost 70% of its value this year.  ( 21 min )

There’s been a lot of talk about the downward economic pressures that have pummeled the markets in 2022 – maybe too much such talk. Yes, the S&P 500 is down almost 21%, and the NASDAQ is down 35%, but investors can still find sound opportunities. J.P. Morgan analyst Ryan Brinkman has been sorting through the automotive industry stocks, and he’s found several that are worth a closer look. So let’s do just that. We know that the auto industry has its own particular headwinds, including the ongoing  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese stocks declined as traders fret the nation’s outbreak may derail a much-awaited economic recovery at home and abroad. Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsUS to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From ChinaSouthwest Chaos Is Told-You-So Moment After Warnings on Old TechThe Hang Seng China E  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks declined and equities across Asia fell on Thursday as concerns about the spread of Covid-19 from China weakened risk appetite in one of the final trading days of the year.Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsUS to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From ChinaSouthwest Chaos Is Told-  ( 48 min )

The patchwork that has held markets together is coming undone. Creative destruction will follow, Karim Fawaz writes in a commentary essay.  ( 25 min )

The IRS has hired at least 4,000 agents, adopted scanning technology to free agents from data entry, and is tackling a backlog of paper tax returns.  ( 17 min )

The move came days after Sam Bankman-Fried posted a bail bond and was temporarily freed from jail.  ( 45 min )

A maker of medical equipment that in October said it had 146 full-time workers now says it will close its St. Louis plant and lay off 160 employees, citing "ongoing losses from operations."  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- This year’s unprecedented plunge in Tesla Inc. has put $157 million worth of related Korean structured products at risk of capital loss unless the electric-vehicle giant’s stock stages a dramatic recovery.Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsUS to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From ChinaSouth  ( 46 min )

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Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to enter a plea deal next week to fraud charges connected to the collapse of cryptocurrency FTX Reuters reported.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Marko Kolanovic and John Stoltzfus, two of the loudest stock bulls on all of Wall Street, were convinced of one thing at the outset of 2022: The Federal Reserve would go slow, very slow, with its plan to lift interest rates. Nevermind that inflation had already soared to its highest level in four decades. The rate increases, they said, would come in increments so small that financial markets would barely feel them.Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Fl  ( 51 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The states hit hardest by blackouts in last week’s winter storm have significantly increased reliance on heating homes with electricity over the last decade, putting more strain on the power grid when temperatures plummet.Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailSouthwest Cancels More Flights as Chaos Shows No  ( 48 min )

Average ticket is a metric that provides details on the average amount a given customer spends.  ( 14 min )

Laid-off tech workers selling stakes in their former employers have worsened the valuation decline for many Silicon Valley startups.  ( 10 min )

Disqualifying income is a type of income that can disqualify an otherwise eligible taxpayer from receiving the earned income credit.  ( 16 min )

Southwest's share rebound as cancellations decline drastically, while criticism from passengers, investors, analysts and lawmakers mounts as heat on company's CEO intensifies  ( 13 min )

The standard deduction is a portion of income that is not subject to tax and can be used to reduce a tax bill instead of itemizing deductions.  ( 19 min )

What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking your defined-benefit plan pension as a lump sum and rolling it over into a Roth IRA?  ( 19 min )

Employer-provided life insurance is often inexpensive or free, but it may not provide enough. Learn how to determine whether to you should purchase additional coverage.  ( 21 min )

The taxes you owe on your 401(k) distributions at retirement depend on whether your funds are in a traditional 401(k) or a Roth 401(k).  ( 19 min )

A deductible is an amount you pay before your insurance kicks in. Here’s how health insurance deductibles work and why policies have them.  ( 17 min )

Bandwidth is the data transfer capacity of a network in bits per second (Bps).  ( 15 min )

Here are some instances when it's wise to take money out of this tax-free investment account.  ( 17 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have climbed for four consecutive days, raising the average back above 7% for the first time since November.  ( 12 min )

Rental property owners take deductions to offset income and lower taxes. But if you sell, you may owe capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes.  ( 20 min )

Charities have their dry periods when donations are scarce. Fortunately, they have several options for raising funds that help them add to their coffers.  ( 17 min )

A high-deductible health plan is health insurance with a high minimum deductible for medical expenses that must be paid before insurance coverage kicks in.  ( 19 min )

According to some economic theorists, a monopoly is by nature inefficient and can lead to shortages and increased prices.  ( 14 min )

Investment income is money derived from interest payments, dividends, or capital gains realized on the sale of stock or other assets.  ( 17 min )

A tax rate is the percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed. A progressive tax rate imposes higher payments as income increases.  ( 16 min )

We look at the difference in tax rates and services offered on both sides of the border.  ( 17 min )

ABN AMRO, ING en Rabobank sloten dit jaar gezamenlijk 102 filialen waar klanten hun bankzaken konden regelen. Dat blijkt uit cijfers die NU.nl heeft opgevraagd bij de drie grootste banken van Nederland.  ( 4 min )

In zeker twaalf gemeenten geldt dit jaar tijdens oud en nieuw een vuurwerkverbod. Maar vuurwerkwinkels in die plaatsen lijken daar weinig van te merken. Het is heel druk in de winkels.  ( 5 min )

Champagne is in een jaar tijd 22 procent duurder geworden. Dat heeft het FD uitgezocht. Daarmee is de bubbelwijn die vooral met Nieuwjaar in trek is veel harder in prijs gestegen dan gewone wijn.  ( 2 min )

Er komen sinds dit jaar steeds meer zaken wegens grensoverschrijdend gedrag op de werkvloer voor de rechter. Het aantal uitspraken neemt toe en dat heeft mede te maken met de MeToo-discussie en de gebeurtenissen bij The Voice en De Wereld Draait Door.  ( 4 min )

Italië heeft de andere landen uit de Europese Unie (EU) opgeroepen om net als zij, reizigers uit China te testen op corona. Vooralsnog zijn de EU-landen hier verdeeld over.  ( 3 min )

Supermarkten behaalden in de week die eindigde op Eerste Kerstdag een recordomzet van 1,17 miljard euro. Dat was 100 miljoen euro meer dan het vorige record, dat vorig jaar met Kerst werd behaald. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van marktonderzoeker NielsenIQ.  ( 3 min )

De Amerikaanse bank JPMorgan Chase is aangeklaagd door de Amerikaanse Maagdeneilanden vanwege banden met Jeffrey Epstein. De zakenman misbruikte jarenlang minderjarige meisjes en volgens de eilandengroep wist de bank ervan, maar heeft ze er weinig tegen gedaan.  ( 3 min )

Het Duitse energieconcern RWE, dat ook in Nederland actief is, heeft een deal gesloten voor de levering van Amerikaans vloeibaar aardgas (lng). De Duitsers krijgen vijftien jaar lang enkele miljarden kubieke meters per jaar geleverd vanuit een Amerikaanse terminal. Dit moet zorgen voor meer energiezekerheid op lange termijn.  ( 3 min )

Torenhoge inflatie, opeens weer hogere rentes en een ongekend laag vertrouwen in de economie. 2022 was een heel bijzonder economisch jaar. Dat kwam vooral door twee grote schokken: de naweeën van de coronapandemie en de oorlog in Oekraïne. De opzienbarendste ontwikkelingen in vijf grafieken.  ( 6 min )

Energiereus ExxonMobil is naar de Europese rechter gestapt omdat het bedrijf het niet eens is met een belastingverhoging van de EU. Europa kwam dit najaar met een extra belasting voor bedrijven die door de hoge energieprijzen veel winst maken. Volgens het Amerikaanse bedrijf werkt die maatregel contraproductief.  ( 3 min )

Torenhoge inflatie, opeens weer hogere rentes en een ongekend laag vertrouwen in de economie. 2022 was een heel bijzonder economisch jaar. Dat kwam vooral door twee grote schokken: de naweeën van de coronapandemie en de oorlog in Oekraïne. De opzienbarendste ontwikkelingen in vijf grafieken.  ( 6 min )

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. will be an S&P 500 stock as soon as it actually exists.  ( 24 min )

Cal-Maine reports rising prices and healthy demand despite bird flu.  ( 23 min )

Millennials may not be worrying about retirement just yet, but they should be thinking about how much they’ll need to save.  ( 17 min )

Shares snapped seven straight days of losses Wednesday, rising 3.3% and closing at $112.71.  ( 21 min )

Spousal IRA contributions allow a working spouse to put money in their nonworking spouse's retirement account, if they meet these requirements.  ( 18 min )

Southwest Airlines, like so many American companies, spent money on dividends and stock buybacks instead of technology and infrastructure.  ( 49 min )

Some technology companies 'have been able to carve out pockets of stability,' Morningstar says.  ( 12 min )

An estimated $650 million worth of crypto went missing after FTX declared bankruptcy, and now U.S. authorities are reportedly investigating.  ( 46 min )

Waves of massive job cuts, abandoned projects and billions of dollars in market cap evaporated: big tech has had a hard landing in 2022.  ( 16 min )

The carnage in the real estate investment trust sector continues as new names hit new 52-week lows. The effect of rising interest rates is hitting the group hard and it’s not clear when the Fed might “pivot” to lower rates – late 2023, early 2024? In the meantime, these rate-sensitive REITs are not attracting buyers the way they used to. Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc (NYSE: AHT) is a hotel real estate investment trust with headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The company’s assets include 99 hotels wit  ( 46 min )

Airline executives and labor leaders point to inadequate technology systems as one reason why a brutal winter storm turned into a debacle. One main culprit: SkySolver, a crew scheduling tool, which was overwhelmed by the task.  ( 23 min )

At least one analyst on Wall Street sees Tesla's stock recovering.  ( 46 min )

Simultaneously, it purchased more bitcoin, for a net gain in its overall holdings.  ( 15 min )

We asked the Yahoo Finance community to tell us what might happen in 2023. You told us to watch 3-D printed houses, shipping stocks, used-car prices—and the metaverse.  ( 48 min )

With the stock market in the red for the third straight week and recession warnings ramping up, markets are more volatile than ever. Despite the Federal Reserve’s seven consecutive rate hikes this year, November inflation data were slightly hotter than expected, rejuvenating investors’ fears. “The economic numbers announced today highlight the difficulty for investors today, where weak numbers bring recession fears and strong numbers bring Fed fear,” said Louis Navellier, founder and CEO of grow  ( 48 min )

The technicals on Apple's stock price are in focus after a recent slide.  ( 46 min )

Apple stock is making 52-week lows for a second session. Here are the levels to know right now.  ( 13 min )

The online used car seller's stock has lost more than 98% of its value this year.  ( 14 min )

Generac stock surges to lead S&P 500 gainers after Janney said investors should buy, as his fair value estimate implies 67% upside.  ( 24 min )

Nvidia stock is back under pressure, falling 25% from the recent high. Is that enough to draw in buyers or are more losses on the way?  ( 14 min )

The ripple effect of another major crypto exchange shuttering some operations is causing cryptocurrencies to struggle.  ( 11 min )

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Just five trading sessions accounted for more than 95% of the S&P 500 index losses in 2022 as the U.S. stock market headed for its worst year since 2008.  ( 25 min )

This stock has everything right: It's discounted from recession fears, has great management, benefits from rate hikes and has a competitor on wobbly footing.  ( 14 min )

U.S. stocks trade lower in early afternoon trade, but were off the session's lows, as investors assessed economic data on the housing market amid concerns...  ( 26 min )

Cathie Wood's flagship ARK Innovation exchange-traded fund added to its position in Tesla on Tuesday as the electric-vehicle maker [hit a fresh two-year low](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-12-27-2022/card/tesla-stock-keeps-falling-on-pace-for-seventh-straight-decline-svsP0w  ( 24 min )

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Wedbush analyst Kevin Merritt reiterated an Underperform rating on the shares of Carvana Co (NYSE: CVNA) with a price target of $1.00. Following recent data points, including CarMax Inc's (NYSE: KMX) Q3 results last week and no Q4 Carvana ABS deal, we reduce estimates further below consensus for Carvana. The analyst said that CarMax painted a bleak near-term industry picture, highlighting that many competitors were sharply cutting prices to reduce bloated high-cost inventories in a falling price  ( 47 min )

H.C. Wainwright analyst Scott Buck reiterated a Buy rating on Elys Game Technology, Corp (NASDAQ: ELYS) with a price target of $2.00. On December 27, 2022, shares of Elys increased 111.9%, versus a 0.7% decline in the Russell 2000 as it announced a gaming license for B2B partner Cloakroom Gentlemen's Club. Given results at the company's first D.C. location, Grand Central, Buck believes the Cloakroom could generate up to $1.0 million annually in gaming revenue. While ELYS shares have not exceeded  ( 46 min )

From employees with two secret jobs to false remote work job listings, it seems everyone’s been lying at work. But there’s more to it than that.  ( 50 min )

Beneficiaries of 529 plans will be able to roll over funds from their 529 accounts to Roth IRAs tax and penalty free.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Even the worst year ever for Tesla Inc. shares hasn’t shaken individual investors’ faith in the electric-vehicle maker and its billionaire chief executive officer, Elon Musk. Most Read from BloombergSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsAlameda Lent Sam Bankman-Fried $546 Million for Robinhood StakeChina Covid Surge L  ( 46 min )

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund bought $915 million of electric-vehicle maker Lucid Group's shares last week. The stock set a record low Tuesday.  ( 22 min )

2023 will likely be the year when borrowers learn how it will impact their wallets.  ( 30 min )

Harris Kupperman, the president of hedge fund Praetorian Capital. predicts 2023 will be “the year of oil crushing all other” investments.  ( 27 min )

Congress passed the long-awaited SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 that promises to restructure most Americans' 401(k) plans and change retirement contribution and withdrawal rules to help Americans grow and preserve their nest eggs. The SECURE 2.0 Act came as part … Continue reading → The post The SECURE 2.0 Act and Your Retirement Savings: Expect to See These Big Changes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

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Wooing students to the field is tough; ‘Why pursue a much more difficult path?’  ( 22 min )

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“I think you occasionally get a turning of the investment and economic age, and we're at one of those now after over a decade of near-zero interest rates,” said George Ball, chairman of Sanders Morris Harris.  ( 50 min )

Tesla ranks as the 16th-largest U.S. company. It fell out of the top 10 following a steep decline Tuesday.  ( 22 min )

You must show an immediate and heavy financial need to access your savings.  ( 27 min )

After an abysmal year, analysts are making their best guesses for where Bitcoin goes in 2023. The macro backdrop and industry dynamics are both uncertain.  ( 22 min )

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Shares of Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc. quadrupled in very volatile trading Wednesday, after the biopharmaceutical company said the Food and Drug Administration...  ( 23 min )

Every nickel that workers can salt away is important considering how little people have saved  ( 25 min )

What to watch in markets on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  ( 48 min )

The bottom in Tesla's stock is still being searched for.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Europe edged higher on Wednesday along with US equity futures as China moved to reopen its borders to the outside world, dismantling the remnants of the Zero Covid policy. Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormChina’s Covid Surge Leads Countries to Adopt Entry RestrictionsAlameda Lent  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Multiple stress points are emerging in credit markets after years of excess, from banks stuck with piles of buyout debt, a pension blow-up in the UK and real-estate troubles in China and South Korea.Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormChina Covid Surge Leads Nations to Adopt Entry Restriction  ( 50 min )

Galaxy will also loan $35 million to Argo as part of the deal.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- South Korean retail investors have bought a net $2.8 billion worth of Tesla Inc. stock this year amid the electric-vehicle maker’s worst slump on record.Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormChina Reopens Borders to World In Removing Last Covid Zero CurbsSouthwest Air Faces Gridlock With Over 8  ( 46 min )

The eccentric billionaire has been dividing his time between some of the busiest companies in the world. Can he do all of this? A poll is live now, asking whether Elon Musk should hire a new CEO for Tesla.  ( 16 min )

A loan from Alameda Research funded the purchase of shares now sought by BlockFi.  ( 47 min )

A Roth IRA conversion is the process of taking your assets out of your traditional IRA or employer-sponsored plan and placing them in a Roth IRA.  ( 21 min )

ChatGPT is the latest AI product to take away Silicon Valley's breath, but it is also another one that has not proved an ability to make money.  ( 28 min )

Millennials may not be worrying about retirement just yet, but they should be thinking about how much they’ll need to save.  ( 17 min )

Spousal IRA contributions allow a working spouse to put money in their nonworking spouse's retirement account, if they meet these requirements.  ( 18 min )

Service members have access to many savings and investment opportunities, including some unavailable to civilians.  ( 19 min )

A highly compensated employee (HCE) owns at least 5% of the company and earns more than the federal predetermined compensation limit.  ( 19 min )

Learn about the SEP IRA offered by Vanguard and why it is popular with many small business owners.  ( 15 min )

Military personnel have a number of options for saving and investing. Learn how military retirement plans work and how to save as a service member.  ( 19 min )

The best way to incorporate life insurance into retirement planning is to start with a simple and inexpensive term life policy.  ( 17 min )

High earners, not rich yet (HENRYs) are individuals who have significant income but have yet to amass the assets that transition them to true wealth.  ( 18 min )

The marijuana industry's worst year is ending with limited prospects for a near-term turnaround.  ( 17 min )

Understand when you can take a tax deduction for your home equity loan or home equity line of credit.  ( 16 min )

The top stocks in the Russell 1000 are U.S. Steel for best value, Coterra Energy for fastest growth, and Occidental Petroleum for most momentum.  ( 21 min )

A general partnership is an arrangement in which two or more persons agree to share in all assets, profits, and liabilities of a business.  ( 17 min )

With a third day of rate increases, the 30-year mortgage average has climbed back near the 7% threshold, and to its highest level since November.  ( 12 min )

A traditional IRA (individual retirement account) allows individuals to direct pre-tax income toward investments that can grow tax-deferred.  ( 24 min )

Learn about U.S. federal income tax brackets and find out which tax bracket you're in. We explain marginal tax rates, state taxes, and federal taxes.  ( 24 min )

A Roth IRA conversion is the process of taking your assets out of your traditional IRA or employer-sponsored plan and placing them in a Roth IRA.  ( 21 min )

Tax avoidance is the use of legal methods to reduce the amount of income tax that an individual or business owes.  ( 17 min )

De tarieven die de verschillende energiebedrijven rekenen, lopen steeds verder uiteen. Voor wie een nieuw contract afsluit per 1 januari, loopt dat verschil op tot wel 25 procent. Dat is uniek, zegt Ben Woldring van vergelijkingssite Gaslicht.com in gesprek met NU.nl.  ( 4 min )

De waarde van Tesla op de beurs is woensdag weer wat hersteld na de fikse koersval van 11 procent een dag eerder. Een aandeel was toen minder dan 110 euro waard, het kleinste bedrag sinds 2020. In vergelijking met begin vorige maand is de waarde van het aandeel gehalveerd. Volgens experts komt dat door de overname van Twitter door Tesla-CEO Elon Musk.  ( 4 min )

Verzekeraars stoppen vanaf 1 januari met het dekken van oorlogsschade aan schepen uit Rusland, Oekraïne en Belarus. De directe aanleiding is dat herverzekeraars zich terugtrekken uit het gebied en dan wordt het voor de verzekeraars financieel te riskant.  ( 3 min )

PostNL moet een boete van 2 miljoen euro toch betalen, heeft de rechtbank in Rotterdam bepaald. Het bedrijf had in 2019 niet genoeg post op tijd bezorgd, maar beweerde dat dit een gevolg van de overname van branchegenoot Sandd in dat jaar was.  ( 3 min )

Waar je vorig jaar voor 10 euro nog een zak met vijftien oliebollen kon kopen, zitten er nu maar twaalf in zo'n zak. En een losse bol kost aan de kraam nu al snel 0,20 of 0,25 euro meer. Ook bij de ambachtelijke bakker is de oliebol prijziger geworden. Maar doordat de traditie in onze cultuur is ingebakken, eten we er geen bol minder om.  ( 4 min )

De waarde van Tesla op de beurs is dinsdag 11,4 procent gedaald. Een aandeel was aan het einde van de dag minder dan 110 euro waard, het kleinste bedrag sinds 2020. In vergelijking met begin vorige maand is de waarde van het aandeel zelfs gehalveerd. Volgens experts komt dat door de overname van Twitter door Tesla-CEO Elon Musk.  ( 3 min )

Jan Modaal die gemiddeld een salaris van 3.086 euro ontvangt, gaat er volgend jaar netto 91 euro (+3,7 procent) per maand op vooruit. Het minimummaandloon stijgt met 10,15 procent van 1.756,20 naar 1.934,40 euro.  ( 4 min )

De prijs voor gas is woensdag voor de achtste dag op rij gedaald. Handelaren betaalden woensdagochtend 77 euro voor een megawattuur. Dat is de laagste prijs voor gas sinds Rusland Oekraïne in februari aanviel.  ( 3 min )

Een groep gedupeerde beleggers heeft het ingestorte FTX in de VS voor de rechter gesleept. De beleggers hopen zo het geld dat ze door de problemen bij het cryptobedrijf hebben verloren terug te krijgen.  ( 3 min )

In 2023 stapt het kabinet af van het leenstelsel en gaan we terug naar de basisbeurs. Een belangrijke ontwikkeling voor studenten en studenten in spe. Wat houdt het in en wat verandert er volgend jaar nog meer voor studenten? Gaan zij er wel echt op vooruit, nu het leven steeds duurder wordt?  ( 6 min )

Doug Kass keeps his 21-year tradition of penning top surprises for the new year.  ( 14 min )

Avraham Eisenberg, the crypto investor whose “highly profitable trading strategy” drained DeFi trading platform Mango Markets of crypto worth $110 million, was arrested Monday in Puerto Rico, court documents said.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A record production decline in the largest US natural gas basin came just as extreme cold sent demand booming for the commodity used to heat homes and fuel power plants, exacerbating the winter storm crisis that left millions in the dark. Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormChina Covid Surge  ( 48 min )

These five companies have major free cash flow. If history continues to repeat itself, this makes them good long-term bets.  ( 13 min )

(Bloomberg) -- FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried said he and former executive Gary Wang borrowed more than $546 million from Alameda Research to buy a nearly 8% stake in Robinhood Markets Inc, according to court papers. Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsChina Reopens Borders to World In Removing Last Covid Zero CurbsSouthwest Air Faces Gridlock With Over 80% of Flights Scrapp  ( 47 min )

With CVS Health in the #1 spot, these are the 10 biggest healthcare companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )

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"Elon Musk is viewed as 'asleep at the wheel' from a leadership perspective for Tesla at the time investors need a CEO to navigate this Category 5 storm," said Wedbush analyst Dan Ives.  ( 11 min )

The big-box retailer is launching more discounts during a rolling holiday sales period.  ( 13 min )

We're getting off the sidelines with this name,  ( 9 min )

The yellow metal that’s enchanted for centuries showed why its appeal endures this year.  ( 50 min )

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has returned a staggering 3,641,614% since its inception in 1965. Those results speak for themselves. By comparison, the S&P 500 has returned 30,209% in the same time frame. A single dollar invested in Berkshire Hathaway in 1965 would have turned into $36,714, while the same dollar invested into the S&P 500 would have returned just $303. But not even Buffett is immune to the law of large numbers. The bigger something gets, the harder it is for it to keep growi  ( 47 min )

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried borrowed hundreds of millions of dollars from the bankrupt crypto exchange's affiliate trading firm, Alameda Research, to purchase shares in Robinhood Markets, Inc. In an affidavit provided to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court before [his arrest in the Bahamas](https  ( 26 min )

The new tax credit, which lasts until 2032, is intended to make zero-emission vehicles affordable to more people.  ( 50 min )

Wood's flagship $6.1 billion Ark Innovation ETF suffered a net investment outflow of $308 million in the past month.  ( 11 min )

Tesla shares have fallen for seven straight days, marking the longest losing streak for the stock since September 2018.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Apple Inc. slumped 1.7% in afternoon trading, enough to pace the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s decliners, as they flirted with their first...  ( 23 min )

The Roth IRA has been called "the Swiss Army knife" of personal finance because of its flexibility and the tax-free status of its earnings. That's the reason so many retiring workers move to roll their workplace 401(k) accounts into a … Continue reading → The post Doing a Roth Rollover? Beware the 5-Year Rule appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

GasBuddy doesn't see a repeat of the record above $5 per gallon of gas paid during 2022's wild swings for the energy markets, but prices won't stay this low.  ( 25 min )

Meta and Alphabet Lose The Advertising Throne It seems that the long-held duopoly ruling the $300 billion advertising market is coming to an end as tech giants are fighting for their piece of the pie. Meta Platform Inc (NASDAQ: META) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) are losing their dominance to Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL). Figures According to Insider Intelligence, this will be the first year since 2014 that these two corporati  ( 47 min )

I'll give you my bet for the year, but let me warn you that no good investor just decides on Jan. 1 to hold a stock for a year with no safeguards. This is what they do instead.  ( 23 min )

The impact China's economy re-opening is having on stocks shows investors are both optimistic and cautious about the fortunes for the world's second-largest economy.  ( 47 min )

Tesla stock's RSI indicator sinks toward a record low, but oversold doesn't necessarily mean the selloff is over.  ( 24 min )

BOIL and KOLD may be for those investors who don’t get cold feet.  ( 48 min )

Putin has tried using energy as a weapon against the West this year, but he risks going too far.  ( 48 min )

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The action follows moves by the Group of Seven nations that bar Western companies from insuring, financing or shipping Russian crude at above $60 a barrel.  ( 27 min )

Do you want to save some cash for the New Year? Think twice before splurging on these items.  ( 28 min )

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A historically bullish trendline is flashing again for ENPH  ( 46 min )

Argo Blockchain, a Bitcoin miner, asks for its U.S.-listed shares to be suspended on Tuesday. An announcement from the company is expected early Wednesday.  ( 22 min )

Last week, AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) forged a joint venture with BlackRock, Inc (NYSE: BLK) to form Gigapower, a wholesale fiber joint venture. AT&T did not disclose any terms of the contract, but from what KeyBanc analyst Brandon Nispel can tell, the control of Gigapower is 50/50 and likely close to 50/50 financial partners. Nispel was confused about why AT&T would choose to build fiber outside its incumbent footprint before even halfway through upgrading to its current footprint. Further, the analyst  ( 46 min )

Judge Lewis Kaplan has replaced Judge Ronnie Abrams, who recused herself because of a potential conflict of interest.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal prosecutors are investigating an alleged cybercrime that drained more than $370 million out of FTX just hours after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy last month. Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsChina Covid Surge Leads Nations to Adopt Entry RestrictionsAlameda Lent  ( 47 min )

Tesla stock touched a 52-week low in 10 straight trading sessions. Yet it's still up more than 75% from its pre-covid high.  ( 11 min )

Sam Bankman-Fried said in an affidavit he bought Robinhood shares with funds borrowed from Alameda. The admission throws a wrinkle into a lawsuit from crypto lender BlockFi, which says it was promised the shares as collateral against a loan taken out by Alameda.  ( 46 min )

Dozens of changes are coming to America's retirement landscape.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The tailspin in Tesla Inc. shares accelerated Tuesday as a report of a plan to temporarily halt production at its China factory rekindled fears about demand risks and put the stock on pace for its longest losing streak since 2018.Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveChina Reopens Borders to World In Removing Last Covid Zero CurbsSouthwest Air Faces Gridlock With Over 80% of Flights Scrapped or LateIran Compels Jet to Land,  ( 47 min )

The IRS is delaying the new $600 reporting threshold for 1099-K tax forms.  ( 48 min )

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Tesla's shares continued their retreat in Tuesday trading, with the electric automaker's stock recently on track for its lowest close since September 2020. The stock was recently off more than 8%, pulled down in part by weekend reports that [the company suspended production](https://www.wsj.com/art  ( 24 min )

It will take longer for dealers to be willing to offer compelling discounts. Meanwhile, cars have gotten even more expensive relative to income.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. shares touched their lowest level since June 2021 on Tuesday, amid an ongoing selloff of big-tech stocks amplified by concerns over iPhone supply in the key holiday period.Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveChina Reopens Borders to World In Removing Last Covid Zero CurbsSouthwest Air Faces Gridlock With Over 80% of Flights Scrapped or LateRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsIran Com  ( 46 min )

‘Average tax rates are significantly lower than most people realize,’ writes Kevin Caldwell, principal at Golden Road Advisors in Tampa, Fla.  ( 25 min )

As the year winds down, it’s time to check in with the Street’s analysts for their top picks heading into 2023. It’s an annual tradition, but a fun one, to take a look back at where we’ve been and a look ahead at where we’re going – and on Wall Street, the analysts add in the potential for profit, by recommending stocks that they see as winners in the new year. The professional stock analysts check every pick carefully, and for their Top Picks they’ll offer a consolidated view of performance tre  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- One of the biggest landowners in Texas oil country doubled returns to investors in 2022. It’s starting the new year by suing some of them as a dispute over the future direction of the company spills into a Delaware court.Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveChina Reopens Borders to World In Removing Last Covid Zero CurbsSouthwest Air Faces Gridlock With Over 80% of Flights Scrapped or LateIran Compels Jet to Land, Removes  ( 47 min )

Argo Blockchain is suspending trading of its shares, with the Bitcoin miner indicating that it has a significant announcement on Wednesday.  ( 46 min )

The future of Bitcoin on balance sheets, technical indicators flashing "buy," and comparisons to gold from the CEO of crypto intelligence firm Messari.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Jude Snair knows retail. She works in the portrait department of a JCPenney at the Newport Centre mall in New Jersey. But with or without an employee discount, the 20-year-old said she was mostly avoiding holiday shopping this year. Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormChina Reopens Borders to  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US housing market continued to sag in October as the impact of higher mortgage rates and concerns over the economy rattled buyers and sellers.Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveChina Reopens Borders to World In Removing Last Covid Zero CurbsSouthwest Air Faces Gridlock With Over 80% of Flights Scrapped or LateIran Compels Jet to Land, Removes Family of Football Icon Ali DaeiRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as  ( 48 min )

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This year saw the second biggest tally ever of local companies hitting Wall Street via blank-check mergers. How they've collectively done since says a lot about why SPACs have gone from boom to bust.  ( 16 min )

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Greg Adams of Alger explains his successful strategy for selecting quality stocks.  ( 27 min )

A trust is an excellent way to bestow wealth, but disbursing money to your beneficiaries hinges on a crucial party: the trustee. Your trustee's financial knowledge, discretion and accountability will influence how a trust impacts beneficiaries. These duties can be … Continue reading → The post Should You Name a Bank as Trustee of Your Trust? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Divorce is always complicated – emotionally and financially. While a lot of the focus in a divorce goes to dividing assets, figuring out who is responsible for various debts can be just as important. Generally, after a divorce is final, … Continue reading → The post Who Is Responsible for Debt After a Divorce? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Gold and silver prices were trading higher on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar retreated, while industrial metals like copper suffered even as news of China's...  ( 23 min )

Nio cuts delivery outlook, weighing on shares of China-based EV makers, and Tesla.  ( 24 min )

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NIO expects delivery of 38,500 to 39,500 vehicles in the fourth quarter, down from previous expectations.  ( 21 min )

Shares of Nio Inc. dropped 5.7% in premarket trading Tuesday, to buck the rally in the broader stock markets, as Tesla Inc.’s extension of its production...  ( 22 min )

Another selloff in Tesla Inc.’s stock on Tuesday, toward a more than two-year low, could drop the electric vehicle maker down to 13th on the list of most...  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- As 2022 unfolded, Chicago’s long-troubled pension funds faced a new shortfall: A delay in property tax receipts left the system without enough money to pay the city’s retirees.Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveChina Reopens Borders to World In Removing Last Covid Zero CurbsSouthwest Air Faces Gridlock With Over 80% of Flights Scrapped or LateIran Compels Jet to Land, Removes Family of Football Icon Ali DaeiWorld Economy  ( 50 min )

U.S. stock futures pointed to gains at Tuesday’s open as Wall Street returned from the long holiday weekend to barrel through the final four trading days of 2022.  ( 48 min )

With Industrial and Commercial Bank Of China in the top spot these are the 10 biggest banks by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 15 min )

The world leader in electric vehicles is having a very bad end to the year.  ( 12 min )

Shares of Tesla Inc. sank 2.8% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the electric vehicle maker extended the production suspension its Shanghai plant on...  ( 22 min )

Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) has lowered its fourth-quarter FY2022 guidance citing supply chain constraints. The company said it has been facing challenges in December in deliveries and productions, together with certain supply chain constraints, caused by the outbreak of the Omicron coronavirus variant in major cities in China. Nio expects to deliver 38,500 - 39,500 vehicles in Q4, down from the previous outlook of 43,000 - 48,000 vehicles. Also Read: Nio Day 2022: New EC7 Coupe, Improved ES8 Flagship S  ( 45 min )

From the snowball and avalanche methods to a HELOC to a 0% balance transfer card, here are options for paying off credit cards smartly.  ( 27 min )

Most laid off workers in tech are finding jobs shortly after beginning their search, as employers continue to scoop up workers in a tight labor market.  ( 25 min )

Four retirees open up about their financial lives and how they spend their time and money.  ( 24 min )

For the lowest-credit consumers — those who make up the subprime loan market — the repossession rate is now higher than it was in 2019.  ( 24 min )

The early 2021 stratospheric ascent of shares of AMC, GameStop, and Bed Bath & Beyond seems like a distant memory after a 2022 drubbing.  ( 22 min )

Southwest Airlines cancels thousands of flights as a winter storm causes chaos across the United States.  ( 21 min )

It’s no secret many tech stocks have had a torrid time navigating 2022’s bear with many down significantly for the year. However, heading into 2023, Goldman Sachs’ Kash Rangan thinks a recovery could be in the cards for beaten-down software stocks. ‘Software stocks in our coverage underperformed the NASDAQ significantly in 2022,’ said Rangan, who goes on to outline why tech – and software in particular – is primed to push ahead when the bear turns toward recovery: “With the contraction in softwa  ( 49 min )

Barron's looks at the most loved growth and value stocks among Wall Street analysts.  ( 22 min )

United States Oil Fund exchange-traded fund is often mistaken as a proxy for tracking oil.  ( 22 min )

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Friday marked the start of the so-called Santa Claus rally period — the final five trading days of the calendar year and the first two trading days of the...  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Gold rose — trading above $1,800 an ounce — as China swept away more of its Covid-19 controls, piling pressure on the dollar as risk assets gained.Most Read from BloombergChina Reopens Borders to World In Removing Last Covid Zero CurbsIran Compels Jet to Land, Removes Family of Football Icon Ali DaeiSouthwest Storm Chaos to Continue as Flight Schedules SlashedSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveWorld Economy Is Headed for a Recession in 2023, Re  ( 46 min )

Bitcoin and Ether edged up slightly on Tuesday morning in Asia, along with nearly all other non-stablecoin top 10 cryptocurrencies. XRP led the gains with about 5.6%, followed by Cardano and Polygon.  ( 45 min )

Misleading financial statements hid just how entangled Alameda and FTX finances were.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Equities and crude oil climbed Tuesday while the dollar declined amid positive sentiment from China’s rollback of Covid isolation measures and the cooling of a key inflation measure in the US.Most Read from BloombergIran Compels Jet to Land, Removes Family of Football Icon Ali DaeiChina to End Quarantines for Inbound Travelers as ‘Covid Zero’ DismantledWorld Economy Is Headed for a Recession in 2023, Researcher SaysStocks Rise, Currencies Mixed in Cautious Trading: Markets WrapElo  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Malick Diop felt something shifting on Wall Street.Most Read from BloombergChina to End Quarantines for Inbound Travelers as ‘Covid Zero’ DismantledIran Compels Jet to Land, Removes Family of Football Icon Ali DaeiWorld Economy Is Headed for a Recession in 2023, Researcher SaysStocks Rise, Currencies Mixed in Cautious Trading: Markets WrapElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’He’d joined Morgan Stanley in the grim days of 2009, when big banks were tryin  ( 53 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With China’s massive construction sector still in a funk and the US and Europe likely heading into recessions, India has emerged as a savior for flagging global steel demand.Most Read from BloombergChina to End Quarantines for Inbound Travelers as ‘Covid Zero’ DismantledIran Compels Jet to Land, Removes Family of Football Icon Ali DaeiSouthwest Storm Chaos to Continue as Flight Schedules SlashedWorld Economy Is Headed for a Recession in 2023, Researcher SaysStocks Rise, Currencies  ( 48 min )

The Target RedCard is a loyalty program that offers shoppers discounts on purchases. Find out how the program works and how to get a Target RedCard.  ( 15 min )

These five companies have major free cash flow. If history continues to repeat itself, this makes them good long-term bets.  ( 13 min )

A tontine is a kind of capital investment plan that began in the 17th century in Italy and peaked in the early 1900s in Europe and the U.S.  ( 18 min )

With CVS Health in the #1 spot, these are the 10 biggest healthcare companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )

In the week leading up to the Christmas holiday, the top CD rates held steady in every term but one.  ( 11 min )

Here's how the TCJA changes the taxes you file in 2018 through 2025.  ( 30 min )

Economic profit (or loss) is the difference between the revenue received from the sale of an output and the costs of all inputs, including opportunity costs.  ( 17 min )

Mortgage rates climbed for a second day, returning the 30-year average to the upper 6% range and to its most expensive level this month.  ( 12 min )

Even after tech industry cooled from pandemic-era pace, 95% of fired employees found work within half a year.  ( 11 min )

Led by Saudi Aramco, these are the 10 biggest oil companies in the world by revenue.  ( 14 min )

Falling prices partially offset rally early in the pandemic, as average prices are up almost 9% year-over-year.  ( 10 min )

A tax credit is an amount of money you can subtract, dollar for dollar, from the income taxes you owe. Find out if tax credits can save you money.  ( 23 min )

With Volkswagon leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest car companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )

With Industrial and Commercial Bank Of China in the top spot these are the 10 biggest banks by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 15 min )

With Intel leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest semiconductor companies by revenue.  ( 14 min )

Read about how industrialization impacts economic growth in less developed countries (LDCs), using Hong Kong and Great Britain as examples.  ( 17 min )

Apple enjoys high profits on its smartphones partly because the cost to make them is significantly less than the retail price.  ( 16 min )

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a value-added tax levied on most goods and services sold for domestic consumption.  ( 19 min )

Hoeveel je kunt verdienen in je vak, hangt in Nederland voor een groot deel af van je sector of branche, en mate van ondernemerschap. Maar hoe hoog liggen de lonen voor verschillende beroepen precies? Deze week nemen we het salaris van dierenartsen onder de loep.  ( 6 min )

De Spaanse regering trekt volgend jaar nog eens 10 miljard euro uit om burgers te compenseren voor de hoge inflatie. De btw van 4 procent op voedingsmiddelen wordt geschrapt en belastingverlagingen voor energie worden verlengd.  ( 3 min )

Ook de laatste 27 Albert Heijn-supermarkten met een pakketpunt van PostNL gaan die binnenkort sluiten, schrijft het vakmedium Distrifood.  ( 3 min )

Met Kerst hebben Nederlanders meer gewinkeld dan voor de coronapandemie, blijkt uit cijfers over pinbetalingen. In fysieke winkels is op Eerste Kerstdag 20 procent vaker met de pinpas afgerekend dan drie jaar eerder. Op Tweede Kerstdag deden consumenten dat 15 procent vaker dan in 2019.  ( 3 min )

Je zou het door het gedoe rond Elon Musk en diens avontuur als Twitter-topman haast vergeten, maar zijn automerk Tesla heeft een prima jaar gedraaid. Er kwamen weer producten op de markt en twee nieuwe fabrieken - waaronder één nabij Berlijn - gingen open. Een mooie gelegenheid om weer eens aan te kloppen bij het merk. Met de Model Y, die eerder dit jaar zijn debuut maakte in Nederland, reden we naar de Duitse fabriek.  ( 9 min )

Het begrotingstekort van Rusland kan komend jaar toenemen door de invoering van een prijsplafond voor olie uit het land. Diverse westerse landen hebben eerder deze maand zo'n plafond ingevoerd.  ( 3 min )

Het begrotingstekort van Rusland kan komend jaar groter worden door de invoering van een prijsplafond op olie uit het land. Dat meldt de Russische minister van Financiën. Diverse westerse landen hebben eerder deze maand zo'n plafond ingevoerd en Moskou houdt er rekening mee dat het eigen tekort daardoor groter kan worden.  ( 3 min )

De Amerikaanse luchtvaartmaatschappij Southwest Airlines heeft met Kerst en vandaag vele duizenden vluchten geschrapt. Dat zijn veel meer vluchten dan de concurrentie annuleert. Het Amerikaanse ministerie van Transport onderzoekt hoe dat kan.  ( 2 min )

Er dreigt volgend jaar meer administratieve rompslomp voor organisaties met meer dan honderd werknemers in dienst. Per 1 juli 2023 zijn zij namelijk verplicht om de CO2-uitstoot van hun personeel in kaart te brengen en te rapporteren aan het Rijk. Ook werknemers kunnen ermee te maken krijgen. Bijvoorbeeld doordat de werkgever aandringt op een elektrische auto van de zaak.  ( 7 min )

Het nieuws van 2022 werd gedomineerd door problemen. Er is veel dat beter kan in het nieuwe jaar. Deze serie eindejaarsverhalen gaat daarom over de oplossingen. Vandaag deel 2: Hoe de huizenmarkt er in 2023 beter uit komt te zien dan in 2022.  ( 5 min )

Het nieuws van 2022 werd gedomineerd door problemen. Er is veel dat beter kan in het nieuwe jaar. Deze serie eindejaarsverhalen gaat daarom over de oplossingen. Vandaag deel 2: Hoe de huizenmarkt er in 2023 beter uit komt te zien dan in 2022.  ( 5 min )

Na drie jaar van beperkingen door corona kunnen Chinezen vanaf januari weer op reis. Het is in aanloop naar de versoepelingen al beduidend drukker op reissites.  ( 3 min )

De Europese Centrale Bank (ECB) gaat voorlopig door met het verhogen van de beleidsrente, waardoor ook de rentes die consumenten betalen op hypotheken en andere leningen stijgen. Dat heeft topman Klaas Knot van De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) gezegd in een interview met de Financial Times (FT).  ( 3 min )

Het nieuws van 2022 werd gedomineerd door problemen. Er is veel dat beter kan in het nieuwe jaar. Deze serie eindejaarsverhalen gaat daarom over de oplossingen. Vandaag deel 2: Hoe de huizenmarkt er in 2023 beter uit komt te zien dan in 2022.  ( 7 min )

Hoe meer zonne- en windenergie we opwekken, hoe meer we van die energie zullen moeten opslaan. In de serie Koplopers bezoekt NU.nl deze winter projecten die ons een kijkje in de toekomst van duurzame energieopslag geven. In dit deel: de 'flowbatterij' die duurzame stroom opslaat én waterstof produceert.  ( 5 min )

Met nog een paar dagen te gaan, lijkt het erop dat de inflatie dit jaar op gemiddeld 10 procent uitkomt. Dat is dan net geen record, want in 1975 was het inflatiecijfer 10,2 procent. Behalve de getallen valt er eigenlijk nauwelijks een vergelijking te trekken tussen toen en nu. Want destijds gingen de lonen nog harder omhoog dan de inflatie en daar is nu geen sprake van.  ( 4 min )

Even after tech industry cooled from pandemic-era pace, 95% of fired employees found work within half a year.  ( 1 min )

Millennials can take advantage of decades of tax-free earnings, and then tax-free withdrawals during retirement, with a Roth IRA.  ( 21 min )

Learn how the grace period works on a flexible spending account so you can take full advantage of your annual pretax contributions.  ( 17 min )

A receipt is a written acknowledgment that something of value has been transferred from one party to another.  ( 14 min )

Find out whether you can take a tax deduction on the contributions you make.  ( 17 min )

Berkshire Hathaway's hefty stock price has kept it out of the hands of small investors, but the company's newer Class B shares are well within reach.  ( 16 min )

The debt-to-GDP ratio measures the proportion of a country's national debt to its gross domestic product.  ( 17 min )

President Trump created a sweeping tax overhaul, which rewards the wealthy and corporations the most, has fizzled among voters.  ( 35 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on are Helium (HNT), Cronos (CRO), THORChain (RUNE), Ampleforth (AMPL), and iExec RLC (RLC).  ( 12 min )

A bull market is a financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.  ( 22 min )

Yield maintenance is a prepayment premium that allows investors to attain the same yield as if the borrower made all scheduled interest payments.  ( 14 min )

A learning curve is a mathematical concept that graphically depicts how a process is improved over time due to learning and increased proficiency.  ( 19 min )

Waiting out the frenzy of Christmas sales could actually save you a lot of money.  ( 15 min )

Bitcoin IRAs allow you to invest your retirement savings in cryptocurrencies, although they come at a high cost.  ( 13 min )

Read more about how SIMPLE IRAs work under ERISA rules, which cover most employer-sponsored retirement plans.  ( 14 min )

Don’t assume your IRA custodian will track your nondeductible contributions. Keeping good records helps you avoid paying too much tax on your IRA distributions.  ( 17 min )

Making sure you have a large enough nest egg to retire on is a challenge. Here’s how to accomplish the task, one step at a time.  ( 19 min )

Real estate investing offers high potential returns. A Roth IRA offers tax-free growth and withdrawals. Here's how to decide which is right for you.  ( 18 min )

A side-by-side comparison of the features of SEP IRAs and Roth IRAs.  ( 15 min )

Adding CDs to an individual retirement account can have pros and cons. Learn when it makes sense to put CDs in an IRA.  ( 18 min )

Understand the different types of qualified retirement plans and what they mean in terms of employee and employer contributions and payment distribution.  ( 15 min )

Roth IRAs were first conceived in 1989, but history shows they didn’t become a reality until Congress passed legislation to establish it in 1997.  ( 19 min )

Hashing out a family retirement plan can be overwhelming. That's why it's important to revisit things like timing, saving for kids’ college, and caregiving for elderly parents each year.  ( 20 min )

Getting divorced doesn’t affect your Roth IRA—but check the income limits. In this guide, we’ll show you how.  ( 18 min )

You can use a custodial account to open a CD for a child. In this guide, we'll show you how.  ( 17 min )

A quantity-adjusting option is a derivative in which the underlying asset is denominated in one currency and the option is settled in another.  ( 15 min )

Accelerating your retirement savings may mean trimming other areas of your financial life.  ( 14 min )

The slowdown in inflation is underway, but will take a bigger slowdown in the economy to reach the Fed's objective.  ( 15 min )

'Healthcare is a sector that generally holds steady no matter what is happening in the economy,' the research firm said.  ( 12 min )

Berkshire Hathaway's hefty stock price has kept it out of the hands of small investors, but the company's newer Class B shares are well within reach.  ( 16 min )

The clock is running out to make big tax-saving moves for 2022.  ( 50 min )

When does a high-deductible health plan make sense? Here's who can benefit the most from an HDHP.  ( 27 min )

Berkshire Hathaway Inc CEO Warren Buffett once explained one of the metrics he watches for a reversal in the housing market is a reduction of housing starts. The Oracle of Omaha said in 2010 that sometimes a “bad number” for housing starts is a good thing for the market — in this case, he was referencing a cool housing market in which supply outstripped demand. The only way to solve that was to create more demand than supply by reducing the number of newly built homes. While the macro situation  ( 47 min )

Self-storage firm National Storage has seen shares tumble in 2022. A company founder and a trustee have just bought a total of $3.4 million of stock.  ( 22 min )

Three major headwinds have been combining to buffet the markets – persistently high inflation, the Fed’s rising interest rates in its ongoing battle to tame it, and the increasing worries that a recession is around the corner. In such an unpredictable market environment, investors need to find some clear and reliable sign to indicate just which stocks are the most attractive choices to weather the volatile conditions. One of the clearest such signals comes from the corporate insiders, company of  ( 49 min )

Western import bans and price caps have battered foreign demand, but their exact impact is unclear because Moscow stopped posting trade data.  ( 26 min )

Amid a tech reversal, the online marketplace has achieved gains that have thus far proven durable.  ( 23 min )

For many Americans, the prospect of retiring at or near 30 is a thrilling idea. Although it is possible to do, it takes a monumental amount of work and planning to accomplish. According to a 2021 PWC report and data from … Continue reading → The post How to Retire at 30: Step-by-Step Plan appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Until the 1980s, most of America used pensions to plan for retirement. These defined-benefit plans offered by employers saved a fund on behalf of their workers and calculated each employee's retirement benefits individually. This put all the responsibility and associated risks … Continue reading → The post Is a 401(k) Worth It? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 53 min )

As young investors grow their wealth, financial services firms gain a once-in-a-generation opportunity to score new business, according to a brief from management consulting firm Bain & Company. Wealth management is an important path through which to connect to this … Continue reading → The post Bain & Co. Identifies What Young, Affluent Clients Want From Advisors appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Some of the industry’s biggest names fell from historic highs historically quickly.  ( 47 min )

Blackstone shares have slid 36% year to date, way outdoing the 16% slide for the S&P 500.  ( 14 min )

Deal makers expect the recovery to be gradual, but the bulk of activity may not come until the second half of the year.  ( 24 min )

Here's why we're going with this apparel play for the new year.  ( 19 min )

The two started negotiations earlier this year and signed an initial agreement in July.  ( 45 min )

When it comes to protecting your retirement account against market volatility and inflation, a gold-based IRA may be one of the best options at your disposal. Here is how to do it right.  ( 55 min )

The region’s natural gas and coal industries saw a rebound in 2022 amid the global energy crisis. But a lack of pipelines is hindering the industry’s ability to grow more in Appalachia.  ( 17 min )

Double-digit losses in bonds give fixed-income investors a rare opportunity to create sizable tax losses than can be used to offset gains in other assets.  ( 21 min )

The EV upstart ends the year on the kneecaps on the stock market.  ( 14 min )

The media industry has battled a tumultuous 2022. Here's how we got here — and what could happen next.  ( 50 min )

Big retailers such as Gap and Express are dealing with a tough economic and consumer environment.  ( 16 min )

If your New Year's resolution is to take control of your finances, here's where to start.  ( 24 min )

Industry employment nears prepandemic levels as pay and working conditions improve.  ( 25 min )

Supreme Court will hear the challenge to President Biden’s loan cancellation plan in February.  ( 25 min )

Persistent inflation and the market selloff humble investors as they look to the new year.  ( 24 min )

Lizzo concerts and subsidized butlers have been among the perks offered in the push for a return to in-person working this year.  ( 50 min )

Bitcoin and Ethereum inched up in Monday afternoon trading in Asia. Most other non-stablecoin top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization were little changed  ( 46 min )

Investors have had little to feast on in 2022, with all the main indexes likely to see out the year in the red. With 2023 about to kick off, uncertainty rules; many are predicting a recession next year, either of the mild kind or one that will last a while. But as usual, there are bright spots for investors to focus on, and the analysts at Morgan Stanley are quick to point them out. Ravi Shanker, an expert on the travel and leisure industry, in a recent note pointed out the headwinds of the past  ( 48 min )

Last week, markets were jolted by a slight adjustment in the target range for the yield of long-term Japanese government bonds, viewing it as a sign the Bank...  ( 25 min )

Indian fintech Money View said on Monday it has raised $75 million in a new funding round, its second this year, despite the market slump as it looks to scale its core credit business and build more products in the South Asian market. Apis Partners led Money View’s Series E funding round, valuing the Bengaluru-headquartered startup at $900 million, up from $615 million in a Series D funding round in March. TechCrunch reported in October that Money View was engaging with investors to raise up to $150 million at a valuation of $1 billion.  ( 46 min )

These stocks—split between winners and losers—are relatively difficult to sell short, making them impervious to the market's checks and balances.  ( 22 min )

The number of over-50s working in zero-hours contracts has surged to a record high, new data has shown.  ( 46 min )

Read more about how SIMPLE IRAs work under ERISA rules, which cover most employer-sponsored retirement plans.  ( 14 min )

Don’t assume your IRA custodian will track your nondeductible contributions. Keeping good records helps you avoid paying too much tax on your IRA distributions.  ( 17 min )

Making sure you have a large enough nest egg to retire on is a challenge. Here’s how to accomplish the task, one step at a time.  ( 19 min )

There will be no trading in stocks or bonds on Monday as Wall Street observes the Christmas holiday.  ( 46 min )

A side-by-side comparison of the features of SEP IRAs and Roth IRAs.  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Some Chinese financial institutions are rushing employees back to office as surging absences of traders and other key personnel over the past week amid the nation’s massive Covid-19 outbreak start to disrupt operations. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’Russia May Raise Crude Oil Exports if EU Ban Cuts RefiningWorld Economy Is Headed for a Recession in 2023, Researcher SaysBest Nonfiction of 2022: Great Books That Will Make Y  ( 48 min )

Understand the different types of qualified retirement plans and what they mean in terms of employee and employer contributions and payment distribution.  ( 15 min )

The Bitcoin network hashrate has dropped by more than 38.8% from its peak on Wednesday, as many U.S.-based miners have been forced to switch down their facilities due to deadly blizzards. See related article: British Columbia suspends new electricity connections for crypto miners Fast facts See related article: Bitcoin mining difficulty rises 3.27% in latest […]  ( 45 min )

Hashing out a family retirement plan can be overwhelming. That's why it's important to revisit things like timing, saving for kids’ college, and caregiving for elderly parents each year.  ( 20 min )

(Bloomberg) -- India is set to rank among this year’s best-performing major stock markets globally, overcoming concerns about higher interest rates and an economic slowdown that has mired peers.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’Russia May Raise Crude Oil Exports if EU Ban Cuts RefiningBest Nonfiction of 2022: Great Books That Will Make You ThinkUkraine Latest: Putin Says He’s Ready to Talk, Blames Other SidePower Outages, Flight Delays as U  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks and currencies were mixed in Asia on Monday amid cautious trading and reduced liquidity with many markets closed for holidays.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’Power Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosRussia May Raise Crude Oil Exports if EU Ban Cuts RefiningBest Nonfiction of 2022: Great Books That Will Make You ThinkUkraine Latest: Putin Says He’s Ready to Talk, Blames Other SideKey indexes for m  ( 47 min )

Bitcoin and Ether changed little on Monday morning, along with nearly all other non-stablecoin top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.  ( 46 min )

Accelerating your retirement savings may mean trimming other areas of your financial life.  ( 14 min )

There are some major opportunities emerging in the oilfield services sector  ( 54 min )

In de oudejaarstrekking van de Staatsloterij valt 30 miljoen euro te verdienen. En de Postcodeloterij verdeelt op 1 januari maar liefst 58,9 miljoen euro over de winnende straat of wijk. Gaan we massaal mee loten? Of bezuinigen we juist op kansspelen in krappe tijden?  ( 6 min )

Wie op wintersport gaat, verheugt zich waarschijnlijk op witte bergtoppen en perfecte pistes en denkt niet direct aan gipsvluchten en ziekenhuizen. Toch is het slim om vooraf je verzekering goed te contoleren voor het geval dat. Maar waar moet je dan op letten?  ( 7 min )

Hoe meer zonne- en windenergie we opwekken, hoe meer we van die energie zullen moeten opslaan. In de serie Koplopers bezoekt NU.nl deze winter projecten die ons een kijkje in de toekomst van duurzame energieopslag geven. In dit deel: de vliegwielen die energie vasthouden om het elektriciteitsnet in balans te houden.  ( 4 min )

When does it make more sense to save for retirement in taxable accounts rather than tax-sheltered retirement accounts?  ( 17 min )

The rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) can be tricky, and failing to comply with them can mean a 50% tax penalty.  ( 16 min )

You can avoid a big tax bill on your rental real estate gains by using an installment sale. Learn how to do it in our comprehensive guide.  ( 19 min )

There aren’t many places where you can save your money tax free, but there are a few. Check out these savings accounts and other financial instruments.  ( 20 min )

With tax advantage retirement plans, you either make pretax or after-tax contributions, depending on the type of plan. Learn about the pros and cons.  ( 16 min )

Jobs growth is a measure of how many nonfarm jobs the U.S. economy added in the prior month as estimated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  ( 15 min )

A 1035 exchange is a tax-free exchange of an existing annuity contract, life insurance policy, or endowment for another of like kind.  ( 18 min )

When does it make more sense to save for retirement in taxable accounts rather than tax-sheltered retirement accounts?  ( 17 min )

You can avoid a big tax bill on your rental real estate gains by using an installment sale. Learn how to do it in our comprehensive guide.  ( 19 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s economy continued to slow in December as the massive Covid-19 outbreak spread across the country, with activity slumping as more people stay home to try and avoid getting sick or to recover. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’Power Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayBest Nonfiction of 2022: Great Books That Will Make You ThinkUkraine L  ( 49 min )

The finances of Hispanic consumers, renters and consumers younger than 40 took a nosedive between 2021 and 2022, the CFPB said.  ( 25 min )

The stock market is closed on Monday for Christmas. It will be a quiet week on the earnings front, and we’ll see only a few economic data releases.  ( 22 min )

Investing as a young adult is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for your future.  ( 51 min )

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BM Technologies, a spinout of Customers Bancorp, said due to the prolonged regulatory review of the deal and changing macro-economic environment, management determined a better strategy would be to have a sponsor bank without the capital needs and credit risk that owning a bank would entail.  ( 16 min )

The Dow Jones Industrial Average had a wild ride this year, facing multiple headwinds. Here's a look at the five worst performing stocks of the 30 companies the index tracks.  ( 12 min )

We’re down to the wire now, in the final week of 2022, as the days count down, and it’s time to find the last good stock buys for the year. While the bearish trend of the past year has made cheerful holiday stock shopping more difficult this time around, there are still enough sound stocking-stuffers out there. To start with, even though the main market indexes are down, that doesn’t mean that every individual stock is down. It’s important to remember here that the indexes are averages, put toge  ( 50 min )

These recently downgraded names are displaying both quantitative and technical deterioration.  ( 11 min )

The billionaire took over the social network on October 27, and is revamping it to make it profitable.  ( 14 min )

Federal workers receive a monthly income in retirement based on specific formulas. While these formulas vary depending on certain factors, income and service years are key components of their benefits. The basic calculation involves the three highest years of income … Continue reading → The post How to Calculate Your High-3 for Federal Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

If $1 million was once the consensus target for retirement savings in the U.S., that appears to be changing. A recent Schwab Retirement Plan Services survey found that 401(k) plan participants across the country now believe they must save $1.9 … Continue reading → The post 401(k) Plan Participants Say They Need to Save This Much to Retire appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Building a tax-efficient portfolio so you can keep more of your investment income and capital gains is a concern of investors the world over. In India, for example, the government has created a "tax-saving mutual fund" with tax benefits in … Continue reading → The post A Guide to Tax-Saving Mutual Funds appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Let's say you've taken the first step and have already decided to speak with a financial advisor. You already know that financial planning and wealth management goals are vital to your long-term financial health, but how often are you supposed … Continue reading → The post How Often Should You Meet With a Financial Advisor? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Billionaires have been able to not only acquire wealth but most have gradually built it over time. This means that many have had successful investments, which makes it natural for everyone else to wonder where they are investing or keeping … Continue reading → The post Where Do Billionaires Keep Their Money? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

If you're good with money and working with people, you may be interested in becoming a financial advisor. There's more than one way to become a financial advisor, of course, and countless certifications and specialties to pursue. But whether you're … Continue reading → The post How to Become a Financial Advisor in 6 Steps appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The world of investing is vast, exciting and often expensive for individual traders. Occasionally, you'll encounter an investment opportunity you don't want to pass up but can't quite afford. Fortunately, you can borrow the funds necessary from your broker to … Continue reading → The post Is Margin Interest Tax Deductible? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Some of the biggest names in the world had a lousy year which makes them perfect additions to your portfolio.  ( 12 min )

The Dow Jones Industrial Average had a wild ride this year, facing multiple headwinds. Here's a look at the five worst performing stocks of the 30 companies the index tracks.  ( 12 min )

Should you still plan to send your kids off to college?  ( 49 min )

A four-day trading week will bring investors to the end of what's been a difficult year in the stock market traders won't soon forget.  ( 49 min )

The national savings total has dropped over $100 billion in one month — don’t run out of your savings at the wrong time.  ( 48 min )

It is a reminder of the perils of forecasting markets: You can be exactly right and dead wrong at the same time.  ( 24 min )

With few prospects for deals and a surprise tax bill looming next year, special-purpose acquisition companies are closing at a rate of about four a day this month.  ( 26 min )

Recognizing the right stocks is a skill that every investor needs to learn, and the sheer volume of market data, on the main indexes, on individual stocks, on and from stock analysts, can present an intimidating barrier. Fortunately, there are tools to help. The Smart Score is a data collection and collation tool from TipRanks, using an AI-powered algorithm to sort the data on every stock according to a series of factors, 8 in all, that are known for their strong correlation with future share ou  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Sign up for the New Economy Daily newsletter, follow us @economics and subscribe to our podcast.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’Power Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosRussia May Raise Crude Oil Exports if EU Ban Cuts RefiningBest Nonfiction of 2022: Great Books That Will Make You ThinkUkraine Latest: Putin Says He’s Ready to Talk, Blames Other SideEuropean Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Sc  ( 47 min )

Stocks in Europe and emerging markets are cheap compared to those in the U.S., but that's not the only draw.  ( 22 min )

The unravelling of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire, Boeing's safety exemption, the housing market, and bids to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) with oil are driving markets.  ( 47 min )

A new type of oil and gas funding has quickly gained in popularity over the past few years as private producers diversify their financing sources  ( 48 min )

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Komende jaarwisseling verandert er weer het nodige voor het huishoudboekje. Zo gaan veel mensen minder betalen voor energie, maar stijgt de zorgpremie. Tegelijkertijd stijgen de toeslagen en het minimumloon flink. NU.nl zet de belangrijkste veranderingen op een rijtje.  ( 9 min )

Winkels en supermarkten zijn tijdens Kerst steeds vaker open. Waar het zo'n twintig jaar geleden ondenkbaar was dat je boodschappen kon doen tijdens de feestdagen, is het nu de normaalste zaak van de wereld. "Nieuwjaarsdag en Eerste Kerstdag zijn de enige dagen dat bijna alles gesloten is. Maar dat gaat niet lang meer duren", zegt retailexpert Michel Kregel.  ( 4 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil took over from natural gas as the leading fuel for power plants in New England, a significant switch that signals how the grid is desperately trying to keep the lights on in the face of a winter massive storm.Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid System-Wide EmergencyAlameda’s Former CEO Ellison Said She, Bankman-Fried Misled FTX LendersPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Elon Musk has warned against margin debt, citing the risks of “mass panic” in the stock market as a possible recession looms.Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid System-Wide EmergencyAlameda’s Former CEO Ellison Said She, Bankman-Fried Misled FTX LendersPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosChinese Cities Reveal Covid Cases Surpassing National Tally“I would  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Editor’s Note: Welcome to Credit Weekly, where Bloomberg’s global team of reporters will catch you up on the hottest stories of the past week while also offering you a peek into what to expect in credit markets for the days ahead.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’Power Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid  ( 48 min )

Comcast customers get an unwanted present for the holidays.  ( 11 min )

"While there's money involved, I don't think any of us would call on [regulators] to supervise online massive multiplayer games," argued Stephen Cecchetti.  ( 47 min )

Instead of creating a new bureaucracy every time a new scam shows up, Congress should empower existing financial regulators.  ( 26 min )

More evidence for the housing market downturn came this week, as a slew of housing market readings came in worse than expected. Now, there appears to be anecdotal evidence to confirm the same. What Happened: Bill Gates has listed for sale the three-bedroom New York City apartment that he bought for his daughter Jennifer in 2018, the New York Post reported. The twist in the tale is that the asking price is $4.75 million, a discount from the $5 million at which it was purchased. The condominium, w  ( 46 min )

Storage Café has put together a ranking of the largest 100 metropolitan areas, according to which are best for retirement.  ( 12 min )

The December rate hike was the seventh bump in 2022, a year that saw mortgage rates swing wildly from 3.4% in January all the way to 7.12% in October before inching back down again.  ( 48 min )

There were a few bright spots for consumers in a challenging year.  ( 29 min )

Americans' savings rates have dwindled, but a provision of the 'Secure Act 2.0' could help workers establish cash savings funds.  ( 25 min )

Coins are limping into the new year. And in its investigation of FTX’s collapse, the SEC appears to have redoubled its assault on crypto.  ( 46 min )

It was a turbulent year for crypto. Here’s who Santa tells Decrypt will get coal in their stockings this holiday season.  ( 50 min )

Tesla is closing down production for the rest of the year in China. Don't overreact to the data point.  ( 21 min )

Steve Case, the former CEO of AOL, insists that Silicon Valley remains the most powerful player in the startup world.  ( 48 min )

This year was a dark streak for the crypto industry, which has certainly been shaken up but should use this as an opportunity to mature.  ( 11 min )

More than anything else focus on your trading and investment strategy rather than trying to find a stock that requires no effort.  ( 13 min )

Some users worried the technology will end up cutting "millions" of jobs, but McDonald's argued the system helps restaurant crews focus on speed and accuracy in food prep.  ( 46 min )

After the collapse of FTX, Web3 VCs say they believe in decentralized tech as much as ever. What the hell else can they say?  ( 49 min )

Age 62 is the first year you're eligible for Social Security, but your benefit amount will lower. We go over how to retire comfortably at 62.  ( 49 min )

Direct indexing is a hot strategy for financial advisors looking to differentiate themselves to potential clients – but what is it and when does it make sense for clients? The idea behind indexing, of course, isn't new. Vanguard Group founder … Continue reading → The post 4 Times Advisors Should Use Custom Indexing, According to Vanguard appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Owning a home can yield valuable benefits, including the opportunity to accumulate equity in the property. Equity is the difference between what you owe on the home and its fair market value. There are different ways you can tap into … Continue reading → The post Second Mortgage vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is Better? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Thrift savings plans and 401(k)s are two types of retirement plans. We go over the characteristics of each type of plan.  ( 48 min )

Rivian is an American electric vehicle manufacturer. Founded in 2009, this firm isn't one of the big car companies that have dominated the market for years. Nevertheless, it is considered one of the main rivals to Tesla. Instead, this newcomer … Continue reading → The post How to Invest in Rivian appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

The gig economy pads the budgets of millions of Americans - but there are tax implications from taking a side job. Fortunately, you can reduce the taxes on your side jobs, depending on your situation. For help figuring out how … Continue reading → The post How to Avoid Paying Taxes on Side Jobs appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Consumer confidence hits an eight-month high, but buyers remain reluctant when it comes to ‘big-ticket purchases.’  ( 47 min )

U.S. households have slashed their ownership of stocks, which is a contrarian bullish signal.  ( 25 min )

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 24 min )

The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced volatility this year, facing multiple headwinds. Even so, a few stocks listed in the index performed well. Here's a look at four of them.  ( 11 min )

The traditional lift in U.S. stocks known as “the Santa Claus Rally'' may get bogged down by risks of a recession and rising interest rates in the new year.  ( 26 min )

Get ready. Anything can happen.  ( 48 min )

HighPeak Energy holds promise in this options trade.  ( 12 min )

No one wants to be left holding the bag.  ( 48 min )

Indexed universal-life policies grew with low rates and soaring markets, but those conditions reversed in 2022, exposing IULs high fees and complexity.  ( 23 min )

Wall Street is bristling over Elon Musk’s focus on Twitter and the weakening demand for Tesla’s electric vehicles.  ( 22 min )

Former CEO of Alameda Research, FTX's sister company, just also annihilated Sam Bankman-Fried's line of defense.  ( 12 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda shocked markets earlier this week by doubling a cap on 10-year yields, in a move that helps pave the way for possible monetary policy normalization under a new governor.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’China Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid System-Wide EmergencyA  ( 49 min )

A year and a half ago, I decided to put most of my retirement portfolio into a single Vanguard fund that mimicked a 60% stock/40% bond global portfolio.  ( 26 min )

Yes, bonds have been a constant sore spot for investors this year. But that's often just the right time to get back in.  ( 22 min )

Todd Combs and Ted Weschler run about 10% of Berkshire Hathaway's $350 billion equity portfolio.  ( 21 min )

Holiday shopping season is in full swing. What’s the best way to pay for those purchases, BNPL or credit cards?  ( 28 min )

Alicia Boler Davis was one of the most senior Black officials at GM before joining Alto Pharmacy.  ( 26 min )

Fed rate hikes and falling stocks brought a highflying IPO market in 2021 to the ground. Even bigger names like Intel’s self-driving-car chip developer Mobileye had to pull in valuations.  ( 22 min )

Nearly half of all Americans are holding onto $21 billion in unused gift cards, according to a new report.  ( 45 min )

Caroline Ellison this week apologized for absconding with billions in customer deposits at crypto exchange platform to make bets at the hedge fund Alameda...  ( 24 min )

Boeing says it is "adjusting assignments" for some teams to ensure deliveries of its bestselling widebody jet remain on time.  ( 15 min )

Good news and bad news are being interpreted as bad news. If history means anything, the shortened holiday week should be better. Plus, we review our winners and losers in a very tough year.  ( 22 min )

In a year that saw growth stocks fall out of favor as bond prices declined while central banks raised interest rates to fight inflation. Takeaways from stock-picking in a tumultuous market.  ( 22 min )

A medallion signature guarantee is a special certification stamp that guarantees a signature that authorizes an authentic transfer of securities.  ( 16 min )

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged account that can be used to pay for qualified education costs, including college, K-12, and apprenticeship programs. Starting in 2024, a specified amount of unspent funds can be transferred to a Roth IRA.  ( 19 min )

Learn the difference between the standard error of the mean and the standard deviation and how each is used in statistics.  ( 17 min )

Three key factors determine the most valuable autographs include the condition of the signature, what the signature is on, and who signed the item.  ( 14 min )

Predatory pricing is the illegal business practice of setting prices extremely low in an attempt to eliminate the competition and establish a monopoly.  ( 17 min )

Nederlanders hebben vrijdag in de aanloop naar Kerst vaker met een pas afgerekend dan ooit eerder is voorgekomen. Ook zaterdag is het druk in de winkelstraten, waardoor het dagrecord mogelijk nog kan worden overtroffen. Dat meldt Betaalvereniging Nederland zaterdag.  ( 3 min )

Energie, boodschappen - alles wordt duurder. Voor starters is het moeilijk om een huis te vinden. En studenten bouwen soms torenhoge studieschulden op. In deze rubriek vertellen jonge mensen hoe zij rondkomen en geeft het Nibud tips. Zo regelt Maurice (23) zijn geldzaken.  ( 7 min )

De verwarming hoog en lekker lang douchen. Wat voor veel mensen tot dit jaar vanzelfsprekend was, is dat nu niet meer. Toch hoeven we echt geen generaties terug om te weten hoe belangrijk de leveringszekerheid van energie is. "Dat wisten we in 1973, maar in de wereld van 2020 waren we dat totaal vergeten", zegt energieanalist Jilles van den Beukel in gesprek met NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

Most crypto tokens and companies have fallen this year, including Bitcoin. But while Dogecoin and Coinbase Global are very different, the fact that a speculative joke token could edge ahead of a sizable online broker tells us something about the crypto industry.  ( 22 min )

The serial entrepreneur believes that the monetary policy has caused enormous damage to the economy.  ( 17 min )

Someone please check Cheesecake Factory, Harley-Davidson, WW International, and Mattel for a pulse.  ( 22 min )

Jana Partners disclosed a large stake in pet-food maker Freshpet. Elliott Capital trimmed its position in coal company Peabody Energy.  ( 22 min )

The billionaire’s borrowing power has shrunk as shares in Tesla have sharply declined.  ( 25 min )

Readers weigh in on crypto’s comeuppance, IRMAA Medicare taxes, Federal Reserve hawkishness, EV manufacturing outsourcing, bond investments, and endowments.  ( 22 min )

Billionaire Mark Cuban offered his thoughts on gold and bitcoin in an upcoming podcast episode with Bill Maher, saying they both are both a "store of value."  ( 46 min )

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With Berkshire Hathaway leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest insurance companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )

Prices for gas have dipped, but it's not clear for how long. 'The real question is, how will the markets respond after January,' an Auto Club rep said.  ( 47 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The yen looks to be losing its appeal as the currency of choice to fund so-called carry trades, with speculators cutting bearish bets on it to the lowest level in nearly four months in the wake of this week’s shock move by the Bank of Japan.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’China Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosEastern US Power Grid Orders  ( 48 min )

The IRS is delaying a rule that would have required e-commerce sites and payment platforms to send out tax paperwork to a much wider swath of people in 2023.  ( 25 min )

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Coca-Cola's capital structure relies on debt for financing, but there is no cause for concern as it appears to operate normally.  ( 14 min )

The behavior of retail investors is a good contrarian indicator.  ( 24 min )

Despite being one of the biggest cryptocurrencies, with a market capitalization around $40 billion, Binance’s BNB token has failed to win a listing on any major U.S. crypto exchanges, aside from Binance.US. Some analysts are now looking at whether that’s a yellow flag.  ( 48 min )

Investors withdrew billions of dollars from equity funds at a record pace in the days after the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and European Central...  ( 24 min )

Tesla's stock fell for a sixth-straight session, after Wedbush's Dan Ives slashed his price target by 30%, citing 'demand cracks' and Musk/Twitter 'circus.'  ( 24 min )

Lawsuit seeks at least $250,000 of damages.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- For all the ink spilled over its horrors, the 2022 stock market will go into the books as an undistinguished one in the history of bad years. For traders who lived through it, though, certain things have made it feel worse than top-line alone numbers justify, a potential impediment to a quick recovery.Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayChina Is Likely Seeing 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths a DayAlameda’s Former CEO Ellison S  ( 49 min )

The top healthcare stocks include Azenta for best value, McKesson for fastest growth, and Signify Health for most momentum.  ( 17 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison said she and FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried knowingly misled lenders about how much the now-bankrupt trading firm was borrowing from the cryptocurrency exchange. Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayChina Is Likely Seeing 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths a DaySBF’s $250 Million Bail Is One of the Largest in US History. It Doesn’t Mean He Has That MuchDonald Trump’s Taxes Reveal Big  ( 47 min )

It feels a little odd that two days before Christmas, anyone with the money can buy what was the top-of-the-line gaming card back in late March for nearly...  ( 26 min )

Carnival's stock is suffering its worst-ever year, which has presented investors with an 'incredible buying opportunity,' Stifel's Steven Wieczynski said.  ( 24 min )

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Crude oil resumed its recent upward climb Friday, while natural gas bounced slightly from yesterday's low. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, [boosted today by a Russian threat to cut its oil production](https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-threatens-to-cut-oil-output-by-up-t  ( 26 min )

Former Alameda executive’s guilty plea was sealed until Sam Bankman-Fried extradition.  ( 22 min )

We’re about to wrap up 2022, and it's time to take stock of the stock market. Earlier this month, we got some good news on inflation – the November data showed the rate of price increases slowing to 7.1% annualized, from 7.7% in the prior month. That was followed by the Federal Reserve’s seventh interest rate hike of the year, an increase of 50-basis points that marked a slowdown from the previous run of four 75 bp hikes. But comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell have made it clear that, while t  ( 49 min )

Nestled inside the $1.7 trillion government spending bill is a suite of significant reforms to the private retirement system.  ( 50 min )

A U.S. judge barred 3M from trying to pin liability to its bankrupt subsidiary, Aearo Technologies, for hundreds of thousands of hearing loss injuries U.S. military members sustained from its allegedly defective combat earplugs.  ( 15 min )

As the famed value investor heads for retirement, he isn’t giving up on crypto. Why he likes Amazon.com, Delta Air Lines, and small-caps, too.  ( 22 min )

The retailer’s earnings are growing by double digits, and membership renewals top 90%. Yet, the stock’s P/E is well below its five-year average.  ( 22 min )

Mission Produce Inc. shares plunged in after-hours trading Thursday following an earnings report that showed the effects of rapidly declining avocado prices.  ( 24 min )

The company's stock must meet a minimum average closing price of at least $1 per share over a 30-day trading period.  ( 14 min )

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Treasury yields ended a holiday-shortened New York trading session higher on Friday, cementing a weekly increase, after the release of the U.S. personal...  ( 24 min )

For tax year 2021, the Bidens owed an additional $13. It could have been waived, the White House said, "but they chose to pay."  ( 46 min )

Each of these names offers a yield of at least 5%.  ( 18 min )

Americans will need to rethink how they save after Congress passed a series of new retirement laws.  ( 23 min )

Cathie Wood's ARKK fund is now down more than 80% from its high. Here's what the charts look like now.  ( 12 min )

According to a report based on data pulled through Dune Analytics, the shady trades accounted for over half of the total NFT trade volumes in 2022, and nearly 45% of all-time NFT volume.  ( 46 min )

The end of the calendar year is a great time to lock in tax deductions.  ( 12 min )

Sharing your financial life with a partner is key to happiness.  ( 25 min )

Michael Bloomberg is launching a bid to break up Rupert Murdoch’s print newspaper empire with a takeover of the publisher behind the Wall Street Journal.  ( 47 min )

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AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) and BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) BlackRock Alternatives have signed an agreement to form a joint venture to operate a commercial fiber platform. Additional terms were not disclosed. The newly formed joint venture, Gigapower LLC, is expected to provide a fiber network to internet service providers (ISPs) and other businesses across the U.S. Gigapower plans to deploy a fiber network to an initial 1.5 million customer locations nationwide using a commercial open-access platform. G  ( 46 min )

In a lousy year for the market, these 'Benjamin Graham Defensive' stocks outperformed.  ( 12 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Money managers who have avoided the many ups and downs of cryptocurrencies may be feeling relieved for having done so, according to a senior investment strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management. Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid System-Wide EmergencyAlameda’s Former CEO Ellison Said She, Bankman-Fried Misled FTX LendersPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosElon Musk W  ( 47 min )

This could put a dent in your retirement plans.  ( 48 min )

At the end of this year alone, Yeezys made up an estimated $1.8 billion in annual revenue for Adidas, or 7% of their totals, the Financial Times said.  ( 45 min )

The Internal Revenue Service gives millions of Americans a one-year reprieve on new 1099-K tax-reporting requirements, offering relief to users of e-commerce platforms such as eBay, Etsy and Airbnb.  ( 26 min )

Tesla has found a steadfast bull.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Expion360 Inc. rocketed 154.5% in very active midday trading Friday, enough to make them the biggest gainers listed on major U.S. exchanges, after...  ( 23 min )

Crude oil prices were on a roller coaster ride in 2022, going north of $130 in March amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  ( 47 min )

Earlier this year, in May, claims were made that Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates owned the majority of America’s farmland. While that is false, with the billionaire amassing nearly 270,000 acres of farmland across the country, compared to 900 million total farm acres, a different billionaire privately owns 2.2 million acres, making him the largest landowner in the U.S. John Malone, the former CEO of Tele-Communications Inc., which AT&T Inc. purchased for more than $50 billion in 1999, has a  ( 46 min )

Also, the end of the FAANG era, investment picks for 2023, calling a bottom for Tesla's stock and a look back at Wall Street's forecasts.  ( 28 min )

While U.S. oil-rig growth has plateaued, demand for offshore rigs for overseas drilling has swelled. That is causing day rates to skyrocket and the stocks of drilling contractors to soar. There are now 622 oil rigs operating in the U.S., according to Baker Hughes, up from 480 at the start of the ye  ( 26 min )

Kia’s parent company, Hyundai Motor Company (OTC: HYMTF) has managed to beat General Motors (NYSE: GM), Nissan Motor Co Ltd (OTC: NSANY) and Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) in annual sales volume, and it is now behind Volkswagen AG (OTC: VWAGY) and Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) as the world’s third largest automaker. The South Korean automaker came a long way since its inception Founded more than half a century ago as a manufacturer of affordable vehicles for its home market, the automaker’s  ( 48 min )

The hedge fund manager may have projected 'group stink' and too much 'first-level thinking.'  ( 20 min )

AMD stock filled the gap and is trying to find support. Here is the trade now.  ( 13 min )

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That doesn't change until the company changes its approach.  ( 18 min )

According to a recent report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, 23 companies saved a combined $50 billion through these tax breaks from 2018-2021.  ( 48 min )

Worldwide efforts to achieve net-zero goals are ongoing, and many nations are beginning to recognize the critical role nuclear energy plays in this race. One of the cleanest forms of power generati...  ( 51 min )

Russia is preparing to cut its oil output by tens of millions of barrels per month in response to a Western price cap that threatens the Kremlin’s revenues.  ( 47 min )

Over the years, I have learned to look beyond current distractions and focus on longer-term trends.  ( 11 min )

After three winning sessions in a row, the stock market fell on Thursday when the weekly jobless claims came in below the expectations. That data point indicated continued tightness in the labor market, but the Federal Reserve has been hoping to see signs of a moderate increase in unemployment, to indicate that the anti-inflationary rate increases are taking hold. Barring that evidence, the Fed is likely to continue raising rates and tightening monetary policy, increasing the risk of recession.  ( 49 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measures eased in November while consumer spending stagnated, suggesting the central bank’s interest-rate hikes are helping to cool both price pressures and broader demand — with more tightening on the way.Most Read from BloombergChina Is Likely Seeing 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths a DayChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayDonald Trump’s Taxes Reveal Big Losses: What We Learned So Far, in ChartsBankman-Frie  ( 48 min )

If you have $100,000 to invest for income, you can earn anywhere from a fraction of a percentage point to as much as nearly 10% on your money. Some interest-earning investments are guaranteed safe by the U.S. government, others are … Continue reading → The post How Much Interest Can I Earn on $100,000? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

There are plenty of ways to minimize your tax liability and that’s especially true when you have worked hard to sock away retirement money. Tax advisors are constantly searching for new ways to avoid paying taxes on IRA withdrawals. There … Continue reading → The post How Can I Avoid Paying Taxes on IRA Withdrawals? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Click here to read the full version of The Oregon Group’s "The Start of the Uranium Bull Market and the Coming of the Second Atomic Age" today.  ( 52 min )

Net worth is a financial metric that can help you keep your individual picture of your finances in perspective. The average net worth by age, in this case, refers to the net worth of the households in the U.S. divided … Continue reading → The post Average Net Worth by Age appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

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Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. slumped 5.3% in premarket trading Friday, to extend their selloff in the wake of the movie theater operator’s...  ( 23 min )

November's core PCE price index rose 4.7% from a year ago, matching expectations. But earnings and spending raised concerns.  ( 22 min )

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The executive has been indicted for conspiring to artificially inflate the stock price of a partner company.  ( 17 min )

The sweeping retirement legislation was approved by the Senate as part of an omnibus federal spending bill with broad support from the wealth management industry.  ( 21 min )

Opinion: Why the Fed is moving too quickly on the interest rate front - and why it should press the pause button now.  ( 48 min )

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There's no way around it. You just have to get through it.  ( 49 min )

Ready for the possibility of more economic chaos in the New Year? Here are some simple steps you can take now.  ( 27 min )

A long-time Tesla bull cuts his price target on shares of the electric-vehicle maker.  ( 21 min )

U.S. stock futures trudged forward Friday morning after a vicious session of selling as investors awaited a bout of economic reports and looked ahead to the long holiday weekend.  ( 48 min )

The e-commerce giant is having one of its worst years in the stock market since the bursting of the internet bubble in 2000.  ( 12 min )

Tough times are coming. But you can still make money.  ( 47 min )

The volatility persists in shares of Tesla.  ( 48 min )

The billionaire is convinced that Tesla has enormous potential to compete with Apple and the giant Saudi Aramco.  ( 13 min )

Wedbush's Dan Ives says Tesla is likely to miss Wall Street's expectations for fourth-quarter deliveries.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Russia may reduce its oil output by 500,000-700,000 barrels a day in early 2023 in response to the Group of Seven’s price cap on the nation’s crude exports, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.Most Read from BloombergChina Is Likely Seeing 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths a DayDonald Trump’s Taxes Reveal Big Losses: What We Learned So Far, in ChartsBankman-Fried Released on $250 Million Bond in FTX CaseChina to Cut Quarantine for Overseas Travelers From Next Mont  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US futures steadied before inflation data due later Friday amid concern it may be yet another reason for the Federal Reserve to harden its resolve to pursue aggressive policy.Most Read from BloombergChina Is Likely Seeing 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths a DayDonald Trump’s Taxes Reveal Big Losses: What We Learned So Far, in ChartsBankman-Fried Released on $250 Million Bond in FTX CaseChina to Cut Quarantine for Overseas Travelers From Next MonthUS Stocks Snap Two Days of Gains  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Huawei Technologies Co. has secured an extension to a patent licensing deal with Nokia Oyj, suggesting the Chinese company continues to lead in networking technology despite years of punishing US sanctions.Most Read from BloombergChina Is Likely Seeing 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths a DayDonald Trump’s Taxes Reveal Big Losses: What We Learned So Far, in ChartsBankman-Fried Released on $250 Million Bond in FTX CaseChina to Cut Quarantine for Overseas Travelers From Next MonthC  ( 47 min )

During the week of Christmas in 2020, the S&P 500 dipped 0.2%. Last year, it rose 2.3%.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Elon Musk said he isn’t planning to sell any more Tesla Inc. shares for two years, having offloaded almost $40 billion of stock this year, mostly to fund his purchase of Twitter Inc.Most Read from BloombergChina Is Likely Seeing 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths a DayDonald Trump’s Taxes Reveal Big Losses: What We Learned So Far, in ChartsBankman-Fried Released on $250 Million Bond in FTX CaseChina to Cut Quarantine for Overseas Travelers From Next MonthUS Stocks Snap Two Days o  ( 47 min )

Michael Wilson, Morgan Stanley chief equity strategist, has been among the most prominent of the bearish prognosticators this past year, and while he still sees rough times ahead, he also offers some hope for the long term. At base, Wilson says the S&P 500 is likely to sink another 20% before hitting a bottom near 3,100 during 1Q23. The index slipped into a bear market in June of this year, when the Federal Reserve began its aggressive anti-inflationary interest rate hikes, and has been on a vol  ( 50 min )

With Berkshire Hathaway leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest insurance companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )

Coca-Cola's capital structure relies on debt for financing, but there is no cause for concern as it appears to operate normally.  ( 14 min )

How the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and other laws prohibit debt collectors from harassing you.  ( 13 min )

Elon Musk said he will not sell any additional shares for at least a year and a half, but he's said he'd stop selling before.  ( 11 min )

The top healthcare stocks include Azenta for best value, McKesson for fastest growth, and Signify Health for most momentum.  ( 17 min )

With Comcast leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest entertainment companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )

Mortgage rates rose again, continuing this month's yo-yo pattern that has seen the 30-year average bobbing above and below 6.5%.  ( 12 min )

Starbucks tops the list of the 10 biggest restaurant companies by revenue in 2022.  ( 14 min )

Most philatelists enjoy stamp collecting hobby for the history and stories. Investors, on the other hand, purchase valuable stamps to try to earn profit.  ( 14 min )

The PCE Price Index rose 0.1% in November and 5.5% year-over-year, easing from 6.1% in October. It was the lowest 12-month rise since October 2021.  ( 10 min )

Core durable goods orders refers to new orders for U.S. core durable goods, which are the total durable goods orders excluding transportation equipment.  ( 15 min )

With COIN leading the pack, these are the 6 biggest blockchain companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )

Schedule K-1 is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax form issued annually to report earnings and income for an investment in a partnership.  ( 19 min )

Avoiding probate allows the deceased's property to be distributed to the designated person at a certain time without substantial costs.  ( 15 min )

The unlimited marital deduction is a provision that allows an individual to transfer an unrestricted amount of assets to their spouse free from tax.  ( 13 min )

Many people discuss a career as an investment analyst. Many professionals in the field progress through their careers through a specific path.  ( 13 min )

Supermarkten openen steeds vaker de deuren op Eerste en Tweede Kerstdag. Dat blijkt uit een analyse van cijfers van Openingstijden.nl door ANP. Ruim vier op de tien supers openen de deuren op Eerste Kerstdag, terwijl dat er op Tweede Kerstdag bijna negen op de tien zijn.  ( 3 min )

Nederlanders bestellen nog steeds meer boodschappen, maaltijden en maaltijdboxen dan voor de coronacrisis. Hoewel de groei behoorlijk is afgenomen in vergelijking met de afgelopen jaren, nam de maaltijd- en boodschappenbezorging dit jaar met ongeveer 5 procent toe.  ( 3 min )

De wegenbelasting gaat volgend jaar met 4,75 procent omhoog. Deze verhoging betreft het deel van die belasting vanuit de rijksoverheid. Daarnaast is er het provinciale opcententarief, dat per provincie flink kan variëren. Wie minder belasting wil betalen, heeft een paar opties.  ( 7 min )

We douchten al korter en zelfs in de koudste week van dit jaar ging de verwarming maar beperkt aan. Volgens energieleverancier Vattenfall bespaarden huishoudens vorige week gemiddeld zo'n 21 kubieke meter gas, wat al gauw 42 euro scheelt.  ( 5 min )

Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

De staatsschuld is in het derde kwartaal gedaald tot 49 procent van het bruto binnenlands product (bbp). De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) verwacht een verdere daling, maar wijst wel op de impact van ruime compensatieregelingen op de staatskas.  ( 4 min )

Als werkgevers zich bij uitzendbureaus melden met een discriminerend verzoek om personeel, moet dat gemeld worden bij de Arbeidsinspectie. Het kabinet gaat hiervoor een meldplicht instellen.  ( 3 min )

De staatsschuld is in het derde kwartaal van dit jaar gedaald tot 49 procent van het bruto binnenlands product (bbp), becijfert statistiekbureau CBS. De Nederlandsche Bank verwacht een verdere daling, maar waakt wel voor de impact van ruime overheidscompensaties.  ( 4 min )